This is just a quick one, sort of.
When writing my ramble about moons and Sunset Shimmer, I remembered something someone had posted, and I apologise but I can’t even recall where it was posted, never mind who posted it, but it was something about hatching the egg being a test to discover who the Bearer of the Element of Magic is rather than being the actual entry test into the school. Another one was that there are different types of dragon, as there are different types of pony. The ones who are most commonly seen are the dragon equivalent of pegasi, that’s why they have wings. Due to needing to fly they live above ground and are therefore most likely to be witnessed. As for other dragon types? Well there’s one, unique example, Spike himself.
Now he may share traits with other dragons, such as having thick scales that allow them to withstand extreme heat, even bathing in lava, having a diet that requires gemstones, and breathing fire. Continue reading →