Thoughts on Dragons

Everyone knows about dragons. There have been stories of dragons since before the medieval times from all over the world. All of the tales speaking of dragons refer to them as huge serpentine or reptillian creatures, but accounts differ on the number of legs and possession of wings. Asian dragons are said to be mostly serpentine with other animal forms and usually have four legs. European dragons can be snake-like or lizard-like, have wings, and can have four legs, two legs, or no legs at all. Both European and Asian dragons are said to be magical, but European traditions say dragons are evil while Asian traditions say dragons can be benevolent. In both cultures dragons can also be of the land or of the sea. Sea dragons from both cultures are said to have elemental magic over all water if not just the body of water they reside in.

With all of the dragons in stories today do you think that the usage of dragons is becoming cliche? What kinds of "upgrades" so to speak would you give dragons? What do dragons make you think of?

Also, I appologize for not posting sooner, but at least "Scrolls of Armathose: The Haunted Forest" is out now. We should be posting every couple of days or so from here on out. Again feel free to comment, like, dislike, whatever you want. Your feedback is appreciated.

-Michael D. Ballard