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Literature is an extraordinarily prevalent part of Pyrrhia's culture. Scrolls are written and read by the majority of the dragon tribes. They are printed with ink on an unconfirmed type of paper (although, it is likely vellum or parchment, as hinted at by Starflight).[1] Dragons are almost always shown writing on scrolls by dipping their claws in ink and scratching the paper.[2] Sometimes dragons use things like reeds to write. For example, in Winter Turning, Moonwatcher is shown using a "long, thin reed" to draw the mountain she saw in Icicle's dream.[3]

In Pantala, books fill in the role of scrolls.

Tribes[]

HiveWings[]

HiveWings have textbooks in school for subjects such as biology.[4] There are also other educational books for subjects such as architecture.[5]

IceWings[]

Tundra made Winter memorize stories of dragons attempting the Diamond Trial, revealing that IceWings can read.[6] He also mentioned IceWing sagas that "told the history of the world".[7] In the outer Ice Kingdom villages, writers use sealskin for scrolls that are carried by wandering librarians circulating the outer villages.[8]

LeafWings[]

In The Poison Jungle, Hazel was seen making books.[9] Before the Tree Wars, the LeafWings had several libraries that they had to abandon when they fled to the Poison Jungle, leading many HiveWings to believe that LeafWings could not read. Literature is very important to their tribe.[10] While living in the Poison Jungle, LeafWings used jungle ingredients for bookbinding such as glue made from sap, threads made from tree fibers, and dyed bark for covers.[11]

MudWings[]

Pheasant said she was reading about the Prophecy, hinting that MudWings sometimes read scrolls.[12] MudWings are shown to be capable readers once more when Sora was seen reading a scroll in the school library.[13] Queen Moorhen mentioned how she had read Queen Coral's scrolls before, giving more evidence of literacy in MudWings.[14] Bullfrog mentioned having read history books, implying that MudWings have textbooks.[15] There is a library in the MudWing palace with scrolls from ancient Mud Kingdom times.[16]

NightWings[]

The NightWings both read and wrote many scrolls, several NightWings such as Starflight, Mastermind, and Moonwatcher are fascinated by and enjoy reading scrolls. There used to be extensive and impressive libraries on the NightWing Island[17] and in the lost city of night.[18] The NightWings were the first tribe to develop a written Dragon language which they then taught to the other tribes so that history could be recorded. Their ancient scrolls mentioned traveling NightWing teachers who brought scrolls to every tribe on Pyrrhia.[19] The NightWings would copy scrolls by talon in order to distribute them across the continent.[20]

RainWings[]

RainWings did not read scrolls and never knew about them or the rest of Pyrrhia for hundreds of years before Glory claimed the RainWing throne.[21] Sunny was seen teaching a RainWing dragonet class how to read.[22] and Kinkajou went to a nearby school to get some paper and a blank scroll for Moonwatcher to draw on and record what she saw in Icicle's dream.[23] There is also a very old RainWing scroll in the library in Possibility from over a thousand years ago. Although they did not use scrolls in modern times, the RainWings still told stories through oral storytelling traditions passed down through history. They once had libraries and traded scrolls with other tribes.[24]

SandWings[]

Thorn, during her time spent as the leader of the Outclaws, had been shown writing wanted posters.[25] During her reign, Oasis had a system that intercepted messages written on scrolls.[26] Sunny, Thorn, and Smolder also went into a room in the SandWing fortress that had many scrolls.[26]

SeaWings[]

The SeaWings often read scrolls, most of which are written by Queen Coral. SeaWing scrolls are written with a mixture of squid ink and a whale blood, a mixture concocted by Whirlpool, to make the words permanent and waterproof.[2]

SilkWings[]

It is known that SilkWings read books.[27] During the reign of Wasp, the SilkWings learned how to read and write in school for the sole purpose of being able to work certain jobs or be exposed to propaganda.[28]

SkyWings[]

Peril lied to Scarlet about reading about the Champion's Shield in a scroll, and Queen Scarlet replied, saying, "with claws that burn through paper right when you touch it."[29] They also use scrolls for messaging.[30]

List of known scrolls[]

Named scrolls[]

  • A Few of the Many Noble Qualities of MudWings — A scroll written by Sepia about MudWing sibling troops.[31]
  • A Little NightWing Music — An old scroll mentioned by Fierceteeth.[32] The title may be a reference to the composition Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, which is translated as "a little night music" in English.
  • A Longitudinal Study of Peculiar Scavenger Behavior — A scroll about scavenger life on Pyrrhia.[33]
  • A Midsummer NightWing's Dream — An old scroll mentioned by Fierceteeth.[32] The title may be a reference to the play A Midsummer's Night Dream by William Shakespeare.
  • A Natural History of Unnatural Dragon Abilities — A scroll mentioned by Starflight about dragons' strange abilities.[34]
  • A Royal Feast: For the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Glacier — A scroll written by Igloo on the courses that would be served at Glacier's conoration feast, featuring notes from Glacier herself. It was stored in Glacier's library after her coronation.[35]
  • A Tail of Blood — A murder mystery by Coral.[36] It is the sequel of The Claws of Murder and returns to the SeaWing detective who has to solve another murder from within her family.[37]
  • All Hail the Squid of Destiny — The first scroll in Coral's epic fantasy saga about a trio of squid who go on adventures in the sea.[37]
  • Ancient Wars of Pyrrhia — A scroll owned by Darkstalker about old Pyrrhian wars. He used his magic to make the scroll talk in the voice of Truthfinder.[38]
  • Bite, Swim, Roar — A travel memoir by Coral about her royal trips to the other kingdoms around Pyrrhia.[37]
  • Challenges for the RainWing Throne — A scroll written by Glory with information from Handsome about the history of RainWing royal challenges and common challenges performed during a royal challenge.[40]
  • Dangers of the Rainforest — A scroll about the Rainforest Kingdom's dangerous animals and obstacles.[44] An updated version of the scroll featuring commentary from Queen Glory was published in Starflight's guide.[45]
  • Darkstalker's scroll — A scroll with Darkstalker's animus powers enchanted into it. It is currently destroyed, though small pieces of it have been torn off before and may still exist.[46]
  • Express Your Feelings in Full Color! — A scroll written by Glory with information from Jambu about the meaning of different RainWing scale colors.[47]
  • Geography of Pyrrhia — A scroll owned by Darkstalker explaining Pyrrhia's geography.[46]
  • Goodnight, Moons — A scroll owned by Darkstalker.[46] The title may be a reference to the book Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.
  • How the SeaWings Ended the Great War and Saved the World! — A scroll by Coral about her view on the events of the War of SandWing Succession, written specifically for Starflight's guide.[48]
  • How to Choose Your Pet! — A scroll Smolder studied after he began to keep Rose as a pet.[49]
  • Journeys in the Ice Kingdom — A scroll about the Ice Kingdom.[30]
  • Myths of the Lost Continent — A scroll owned by Darkstalker about the myths of the lost continent.[46]
  • On Queen Vigilance's Glass Jubilee — A scroll from the Renewal library about Queen Vigilance's achievements during her reign, especially her glass jubilee.[51]
  • On the Differences Between Oysters and Clams - A scroll written by Coral about class differences and genetic superiority.[52]
  • One Moon, Two Moon, Three Moon — A dragonet scroll by Coral about counting.[53]
  • RainWings: Extermination or Enslavement?[54] — A scroll in Mastermind's lab written by two NightWing authors. It provided two arguments for whether the RainWings should all be killed or enslaved by the NightWings.[55]
  • Rising from the Ruins — A scroll written by Fierceteeth about the beginnings of the settlement of Renewal.[56]
  • Strange Time for a New Pet — A scroll written by Smolder of his observations on Rose the first week he kept her as a pet.[57]
  • Studying the Studiers: Interview with a NightWing — A scroll recounting an interview between Glory and Mastermind, transcribed by Deathbringer. It includes information about how the NightWings were raised and lived on the island along with historical achievements of the NightWing tribe.[58]
  • Tales of the NightWings — A scroll with lots of stories about the NightWings' greatness.[59] One story from the scroll features a dragonet named Comet who hatched under no full moons but had the power of foresight which he used to save his tribe. It is a story of faith, perseverence, and heroism.[60]
  • Ten Little Scavengers (Recipes Included!) — A scroll owned by Darkstalker.[46]
  • The Animus Gifts of the IceWings — A scroll written about several of the notable animus gifts the IceWings have been given throughout their history, including notes from Queen Snowfall.[61]
  • The Animus Histories — A scroll read by Moonwatcher about animus dragons and their enchanted objects.[62]
  • The Claws of Murder — A murder mystery scroll by Coral[36] about a SeaWing detective who has to solve a murder within her noble family.[63]
  • The Importance of Being a NightWing — An old scroll mentioned by Fierceteeth.[32]
  • The Legend of the Scorching — A scroll documenting the Scorching from the dragons' point of view.[64]
  • The Missing Princess — An adventure scroll inspired by the disappearance of Tsunami's egg. It was written by Coral[65] and depicts dolphins playing harps,[66] glowing jellyfish, bowing seahorses, and bejeweled lobsters leading the way to the Deep Palace.[67] Updated versions of the scroll include an interview with Tsunami.[63]
  • The Mysterious Egg — A scroll in the MudWing palace library that was noted to be the most ancient scroll the MudWings have.[16] It was written by Moccasin[68] and is faded, fragmented, and was part of a diary.[16] It recounts Moccasin's first egg hatching and her unusual red-colored egg which led to the discovery of MudWing fireproof scales.[69]
  • The Puddle that Dreamed of Becoming an Ocean — A scroll by Coral about purpose, destiny, ambition, silly ideas, knowing your place, and the "wetness of your soul".[37]
  • The Royal Lineage of SeaWings, from the Scorching to Present — A scroll about the SeaWing Royal Lineage.[70]
  • The Sinister Jellyfish — A scroll by Coral about a jellyfish that causes trouble in the SeaWing royal family.[63]
  • The Stupendous Story of a Snuggly Sloth — A scroll written by Kinkajou about Silver for her creative writing project. It is the first complete story written by a RainWing in centuries.[73]
  • The Squidbrain's Guide to Aquatic — A scroll for non-SeaWings on how to understand certain aquatic sayings.[74]
  • The Tragedy of Orca — Coral's first scroll about her daughter, Orca, and the tragedy of her death.[75]
  • The Truth About NightWing Powers — A scroll written by Moonwatcher about how NightWing powers really work.[76]
  • The Very Greedy Scavenger — A dragonet scroll by Coral about a scavenger who tries to steal treasure from dragons.[37] The title may be a reference to the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
  • This is Why We Don't Marry Psychopaths — A scroll by Tailwind about Queen Scarlet's dragonethood and her marriage to Canyon.[77]
  • War of SandWing Succession — A scroll about the SandWing war.[78]
  • When We Swam the Ocean Deep — The first scroll of the two-part historical adventure by Coral about the founding of the Bay of a Thousand Scales and the Deep Palace.[53]

Unnamed scrolls[]

  • A scroll about a blind dragon that dated back before the Scorching.[80]
  • A scroll about electric eels.[81]
  • A scroll about how Coral chose Gill for her husband.[52]
  • An educational scroll for very young dragonets, which contains information on the alphabet among other things.[83]
  • Many scrolls about Queen Coral's greatness.[84]
  • A scroll about an insignificant SeaWing gardener named Droplet, who discovered a secret invasion of MudWings and fought them all off before they found the hidden palaces.[85]
  • Several school-approved NightWing scrolls.[46]
  • A scroll about IceWings.[86]
  • A scroll that told stories about the lost continent and the secret tribes of dragons that lived there.[87]
  • A scroll about the Scorching. It includes a map of Pyrrhia from over five thousand years ago.[88]
  • A scroll about a detective Kinkajou was inspired by.[89]
  • A scroll about a lost SeaWing dragonet raised by a pod of orcas.[90]

List of known books[]

Named books[]

  • An Official Guide to the Hives — A guide to each of the Hives, along with the universities that reside within each one.[91]
  • Ash of Green Gingkos — A book about a dragon named Ash and her relationship with Guava. It is Willow's favorite book. The title of the book, combined with Willow's description of Ash as a "heroine who is always dreaming up stories" and Guava as a "dragon who annoys her,"[92] suggests that it may be a reference to the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
  • Book of Clearsight — A book made by Clearsight which mentions possible futures along with a map of the only known travel route between the two continents, which was hidden in the back cover.[93]
  • HiveWing School Curriculum — A book written by Cricket (with insight from some unnamed SilkWings) about the curriculum that was taught to HiveWings during Wasp's reign.[94]
  • Luna's Honey Drops Recipe — A recipe by Luna on how to make honey drops.[95]
  • Monarch of the SilkWings — Likely the last thing written by Queen Monarch after she gave up her throne to Wasp. It was discovered by Tau in Wasp's quarters.[96]
  • Mysterious and Mystifying Murders — A book about murders throughout the history of Pantala. It is Cobra Lily's favorite book.[97]
  • Rowan and Juniper — A book about "two dragons falling in love who aren't supposed to." It is Bryony's favorite book.[97] Bryony's description of the book, as well as the names of the main characters, suggests that it is a reference to the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
  • Rules for Happiness and Prosperity in the Hives — A book by Io about the rules, school curriculum, and common professions SilkWings had under the rule of Wasp.[98]
  • Surviving the Poison Jungle — A book written by Cricket with information from Hazel about how to survive within the Poison Jungle.[99]
  • The Architecture of the Hives, Expanded Edition — now with sections on Hydroponics and Silk Bridges! - A book owned by Cadelle. It was the book Cricket was reading the first time she saw a whole Hive Command. It is about the architecture of the hives.[100] Cricket notes that the book was "in love with itself", had long sentences, and was not enjoyable to read.[101]
  • The Count of Mount Kudzu — A book about a falsely imprisoned dragon and revenge. It is Sundew's favorite book.[92] The title of the book, combined with Sundew's description of the book's contents, suggests it is likely a reference to the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.
  • The Exceptionally Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Insects for the Discerning Entomologist — A book about insects. It is Mandrake's favorite book.[97]
  • The Legacy of the LeafWings — A book about the history of great LeafWing queens and their achievements. It is Sequoia's favorite book.[92]

Unnamed books[]

  • A book Hazel was making.[9]
  • A book that talks about tsetse flies.[102]
  • A book Hazel was reading.[11]
  • A book that talks about HiveWing evolution.[4]

Trivia[]

  • In The Lost Heir, one of the panels shows The Missing Princess, but written differently with dots in some of the letters. This shows an example of dragon letters.[104]
  • There are a few mentions of books in Pyrrhia. In Darkness of Dragons, Qibli mentioned a catalogue of books in the NightWing library.[105] Also, in The Dangerous Gift, while Lynx told Snowfall how she was not agreeable, Lynx mentioned reading a book.[106]

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References[]

  1. ↑ The Dark Secret, page 143
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Lost Heir, page 90
  3. ↑ Winter Turning, page 120
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Lost Continent, page 83
  5. ↑ The Hive Queen, page 1
  6. ↑ Winter Turning, page 8
  7. ↑ Winter Turning, page 25
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 148
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Poison Jungle, page 102
  10. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 222
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Poison Jungle, page 114
  12. ↑ The Dark Secret, prologue
  13. ↑ Moon Rising, page 33
  14. ↑ The Brightest Night, page 248
  15. ↑ The Flames of Hope, page 104
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 16
  17. ↑ The Dark Secret, page 154
  18. ↑ Talons of Power, page 217-218
  19. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 98
  20. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 99
  21. ↑ The Hidden Kingdom, page 101
  22. ↑ The Dark Secret, page 227
  23. ↑ Winter Turning, page 116
  24. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 80
  25. ↑ The Brightest Night, page 70
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 The Brightest Night, page 155
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 The Lost Continent, page 199
  28. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 183
  29. ↑ The Dragonet Prophecy, page 183
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Moon Rising, page 164
  31. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 13
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 103
  33. ↑ The Hidden Kingdom, page 48
  34. ↑ The Dark Secret, page 115
  35. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 146
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 The Lost Heir, page 224
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 43
  38. ↑ Darkstalker, page 146
  39. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 23
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  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 46.5 Darkstalker, page 139
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  52. ↑ 52.0 52.1 The Lost Heir, page 137
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 53.2 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 44
  54. ↑ The Dark Secret (graphic novel), page 150
  55. ↑ The Dark Secret, page 200
  56. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 101
  57. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 118
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  59. ↑ The Dragonet Prophecy, page 47
  60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 90
  61. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 143
  62. ↑ Moon Rising, page 118
  63. ↑ 63.0 63.1 63.2 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 42
  64. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 2
  65. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 91
  66. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 67
  67. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 25
  68. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 19
  69. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 17
  70. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 76-77
  71. ↑ The Dragonet Prophecy, page 61
  72. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 12
  73. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 63
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  75. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 125
  76. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 91
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  78. ↑ Moon Rising, page 294
  79. ↑ The Dark Secret, page 92
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  82. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 249
  83. ↑ Moon Rising, page 19
  84. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 181
  85. ↑ 85.0 85.1 Talons of Power, page 2
  86. ↑ Moon Rising, page 116
  87. ↑ 358
  88. ↑ Moon Rising, page 143
  89. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 226
  90. ↑ Talons of Power, page 111
  91. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 201-203
  92. ↑ 92.0 92.1 92.2 A Guide to the Dragon World, page 223
  93. ↑ The Poison Jungle, page 284-286
  94. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 199
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  96. ↑ A Guide to the Dragon World, page 188
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  102. ↑ The Poison Jungle, page 181
  103. ↑ The Lost Continent, page 87
  104. ↑ The Lost Heir (graphic novel), page 77
  105. ↑ Darkness of Dragons, page 236
  106. ↑ The Dangerous Gift, page 30
  1. ↑ Stated by Tui, source 
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