Adult Male
Name: unnamed
Species: Thorny Dragon
Birthday: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Owner: rallis
Element: Water 
As thorny dragons mature, their sharp spikes gain an additional magical defense - scratches from them no longer merely hurt, but also cause listlessness in their victims. Fortunately, they also grow more aware of their potential damage, and generally do not scratch creatures or people unintentionally. Adult thorny dragons grow to the size of a large house cat, and those living at the Keep enjoy sunning themselves in the same spots as winged cats, sometimes leading to minor squabbles. Beyond being an indispensable companion for magi traveling through deserts, thorny dragons help magi figure out where to dig wells and identify leaks, though the latter is often done so by finding a thorny dragon smugly splashing about in a new pond nearby.
Despite their name, thorny dragons are closer in kin to lizards than dragons, though they are every bit as sharp and prickly as the other half of their name suggests. These lizards live in the sands of the Etain Desert, and even though they have an unwelcoming appearance, are a welcome sight to travelers. This is due to their water magic, which not only allows them to find water in the desert, but draw it up from underground when needed. Many small oases are attributed to the presence of a thorny dragon, and those who stop by them always make sure to leave some sort of offering for the resident thorny dragon as thanks. Since their preferred food, ants, are difficult to offer, travelers often leave coins or other small tokens instead. As a result, despite not having any specific interest in treasure as such, wild thorny dragons may have hoards comparable to small actual dragons.
Sprite art: Mysfytt | Description: Kestrad