Archetype:Alpha Dragon

Dragon Lord Physiology
Alduin (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) is the master of the dragons during the Fourth Era until he was deposed, even able to resurrect the dead dragons so long as he could gain access to their souls.
Power/Ability to:	Use the traits of a dragon lord.

The power to use the abilities of a dragon lord. Superior version of Dragon Physiology. Variation of Mythic Lord Physiology.

Also Called

• Alpha/Imperial/King/Neo/Queen/Ultimate Dragon
• Dragon Lordship/Master/Mistress
• Dragon Duke/Duchess/Count/Countess

Capabilities

The user either is or can transform into a Dragon Lord, a powerful draconic being who may have complete control of other dragons by way of their own superiority along with other abilities that allow for dragon control. Such a being is not on the level of the transcendent or the godly, but has the highest level of authority among those who are just below those levels.

Applications

• Dragon Manipulation
• Dragon Physiology
  • Draconic Element Manipulation
  • Draconic Energy Manipulation
    • Dragon Aura
  • Elemental Breath
    • Fire Breath
  • Environmental Adaptation
    • Atmospheric Adaptation
  • Flight by Wing Manifestation
  • Magic Resistance/Magic Immunity
  • Omnilingualism
  • Supernatural Condition
  • Thermal Resistance
• Shapeshifting
• Weakness Resistance

Variations

• Alpha Physiology
• Dragon God Physiology: The user is usually almighty.
• Mythical Plane Lordship: Could have dominion over all things magical.
• Omni-Element Manipulation: Users may be capable of creating and manipulating all elemental forces.
• Primordial Dragon Physiology: In some cases, the Dragon Lord is simultaneously the first dragon, without being transcendent or otherwise godly.
• Transcendent Dragon Physiology: Though often not initially transcendent, transcendence is a capability for these dragons to further increase their power.
• Transcendent Connection: Many Dragon Lords imbibe on the magical energies of the higher power worshiped by their tribe.

Associations

• Dragon Magic
• Dragon Soul
• Mythic Lord Physiology

Limitations

• Size could be an issue.
• While the user is very powerful, they are still overpowered by dragon gods.

Known Users

• Dragon Lord (Dragon Quest)
• Irene Belserion (Fairy Tail)
• Tiamat (Dungeons and Dragons: The Animated Series)
• Alduin (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
• Bewilderbeasts (How to Train Your Dragon)
• Red Death (How to Train Your Dragon)
• Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon)
• Bloodstone Scepter wielders (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
  • Torch; formerly
  • Princess Ember
• Dragon Princess (Valkyrie Crusade)
• Celebrant (Fablehaven series)
• The Duchess (Sofia the First)
• Ninnurtu (Combat of Giants)
• Examon (Digimon)

Gallery

The Bewilderbeasts (How to Train Your Dragon) are one of the alpha species of dragons capable of mind controlling other dragons, as well as being physically natural alphas.

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Dragon Princess (Valkyrie Crusade) is the queen of the dragons.

Torch (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), the former Dragon Lord.

Princess Ember (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), the current Dragon Lord.

The Duchess (Sofia the First)

Ninnurtu (Combat of Giants) is the Lord of all Dragons in Tammabukku, and defeating him at the end grants the player that title.