what are you talking about?

2020年7月26日

Xenowyrms 異形飛龍 系列(2015 & 2020)

※ 本文原發布時間為2015/07/04,為配合本次更新,改挪為新的發布時間。

資料來源:龍洞論壇為主
第一批發佈時間:2015/6/27
第二批發布時間:2020/6/27
棲息地:全地圖(2015、2020)



Mana courses throughout this glassy egg.
魔力從這玻璃般的蛋散發出來。




Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. But... where are its legs?

噢……是個可愛的龍寶寶呢。但是……牠的腿去哪了?



Aww... It’s a cute baby dragon. But... where are its legs? And look! It has gotten bigger and is now able to use magic. It must be close to maturing.

噢……是個可愛的龍寶寶呢。但是……牠的腿去哪了?而且你看!牠長大了並且能夠使用魔法。牠肯定快要長大成龍了。


【下列為2015發布】



Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Astrapi are easily the most temperamental of all Xenowyrm subspecies. Their unpredictable behavior—coupled with their masterful control of lightning magic—has the potential for devastating results. Most of their time is spent airborne, flying through the skies or circling mountainsides for prey.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。阿斯塔拉庇是所有異形飛龍亞種中性格最反覆無常的。牠們的無預警行為──伴隨著操控閃電的強大能力──可能帶來毀滅性的結果。牠們大部分的時間都花在飛行上,穿梭在空中或環繞山坡搜尋獵物。

※ Astrapi是古希臘文中「閃電」的意思。
※ 牠們又刺又硬,還有點難以相處。不過牠們也不是隨隨便便就鬧脾氣的,通常啦。


Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of a different type of mana, making them powerful magic users. Thalassas are a unique variety of Xenowyrm in that they are the only subspecies known to dwell in marine environments. Their porous skin and slender build are perfectly suited for the aquatic terrain, but they can only survive for short periods of time on land. Powerful users of water magic, they can create large waves and alter currents with a simple thought.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。薩拉索拉斯是異形飛龍中比較特殊的品種,因為牠們是唯一一種居住在海洋環境中的亞種。牠們能滲透的皮膚與纖細的體形能完美地適應水域,但他們也只能短暫地在陸地上生存下。水之魔法的強力操作者,能夠產生巨浪並隨心所欲改變潮流。

※ Thalassas是古希臘文中「海」的意思。
※ 牠們長有厚重的皺褶且可以像擠海綿那樣擠。牠們也有腮,在靈體狀態下可見。


Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Mageia, found exclusively in desert regions, are thought to be the wisest Xenowyrm subspecies. Due to their knowledge of the magi element, they are able to cast a variety of magics, including teleportation. Their beautiful yellow scutes are reflective and smooth like glass, making them very valuable to collectors.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。麥耶亞,被發現獨自生活在沙漠區域的種族,被認為是所有異形飛龍亞種中最有智慧的一個。因為牠們對於魔法元素的知識,牠們能夠使用各種魔力,包括傳送術。牠們漂亮的黃色麟甲能夠反光並像玻璃一樣光滑,使之在收藏家眼中具有高度價值。

※ Mageia是古希臘文中「巫術」的意思。
※ 牠們的外觀十分滑順且具有反射力。令人震撼的有智慧,不太喜歡跟太愚蠢的打交道,不過很樂意去教育那些有心學習的。

  Q:麥耶亞已經被定位成「令人震撼的有智慧」,那其他種怎麼說?還是都有各自的情況?
  A:是的,每種都不同,不過沒有一種是被認為與生俱來的「蠢」的。只是智慧有分成很多階層罷了。有些亞種比較強壯(像是皮洛斯)而有些就被認為是比較聰明的(像是麥耶亞)

    如果真的需要一個智慧量表的話,如下:
    麥耶亞>克羅諾斯/蓋亞>薩拉索拉斯>阿斯塔拉庇/皮洛斯


Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Chronos are often considered to be the most elusive of all Xenowyrm subspecies: they live in the darkest and densest forests, far from civilization. They are masters of time magic, allowing them to manipulate the flow of time at will. It is said that Chrono lairs are protected by a field of magic that makes the minutes tick by at a slow pace for any unwanted visitors.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。克羅諾斯通常被認為是所有異形飛龍亞種中最難以捉摸的:牠們生活在最黑暗密集的森林中,遠離文明生活。牠們擁有操控時間魔法的本事,能隨自己所願操縱時間之流。允許自己去可能帶來毀滅性的結果。謠傳克羅諾斯的巢穴受到魔法保護,能使不受歡迎的拜訪者們感覺度日如年。

※ Chrono是古希臘文中「時間」的意思。
※ 牠們也有點刺刺的,而且會發光。十分刺眼的那種。說真的,牠們的下腹處根本可以閃瞎你的眼。另外牠們身上長有花朵,那些花會隨著時間魔法枯榮。

  Q:所以克羅諾斯真的會造成延遲?
  A:是的。延遲大怪獸真的存在。藏好你的龍捲軸。

  Q:那些花有讓克羅諾斯帶給潛藏對象更好的氣味嗎?有的話那公龍的花會不會散發出什麼特殊氣味,像是超男人的歐仕派風格的費洛蒙?
  A:這個嘛,我的確是假設了它們擁有芳香,畢竟是「花朵」嘛!不過主要還是花朵的亮眼程度跟優雅外觀使龍本身更加吸引人才對。

  Q:不同的克羅諾斯會開不同的花嗎?還是都是一團常見的花而已?
  A:牠們能夠自產出各種類型的花,但都是白的。實際上也就兩種而已──覆滿全身的小花跟尾端上的鐘型小花是不同種類的。


Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Gaia, despite their large size, are the lightest of all Xenowyrm subspecies. They possess the ability to use incredibly powerful life magic, though most of their efforts are concentrated; to them, nothing is more important than letting plant life thrive. Adult Gaia will use their magic to grow vegetation around themselves so they can spread it wherever they travel.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。蓋亞,撇開那個巨大體形,其實是所有異形飛龍亞種中體重最輕的。他們擁有操控強大無比的生命魔力的能力,雖然大部分的努力都被濃縮在一個地方;對牠們來說,沒有事情比讓植物興興向榮來的重要。蓋亞成龍會使用魔力在自己身周長出植被,這樣他們能夠旅行他地同時散步植物。

※ Gaia是古希臘文中「大地」的意思。
※ 牠們比較粗糙且帶有像是樹皮上撥下來的木頭那種順滑感。牠們身上的皺褶是類似昆蟲翅膀的物質組成的,但那並不是真的翅膀。



Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Pyros are easily the heaviest of all Xenowyrm subspecies and they use their weight to their advantage. If scorching their foes with flames doesn’t finish them off, Pyros will use the weight of their bodies for sheer crushing power. They create their lairs solely in volcanic regions, where lava and billowing flames are the land’s most prominent features.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。皮洛斯是所有異形飛龍亞種中最重的一種,同時他們善用自己的重利使之成為優勢。如果火焰灼傷敵人也無法結束他們時,皮洛斯會利用自己的體眾跟身軀來產稱純粹的強大撞擊力量。牠們獨自在火山區域創建自己的棲地,該處最眼眼的特徵就是岩漿跟噴發的火焰。

※ Pyros是古希臘文中「火」的意思。
※ 脾氣不怎麼好,不過牠們也很容義激動,甚至可能大半夜還弄得像白天一樣亮──因為牠們身上充滿了會發亮的點點們。

其他:

Q:為什麼要叫做「Xenowyrms」呢?
A:主要原因是因為這些都是古老腫類的龍。用「Xeno」這個字首是因為真的來自超超超超級久以前的,甚至,這樣說好了,我們看今日的地圖再對比幾百萬年前的地球地圖一樣,看上去就像一個「陌生的」星球,懂嗎?
   另外就是我腦海就浮現這名字,想要這樣叫。

※ Xeno- 通常是那種「外國人」、「異種」、「異形」等等;Wyrm則是「翼龍」、「飛龍」。

Q:是說這些龍寶寶有多大隻?牠們吃什麼?
A:根本就是巨無霸吧。而且在我想像中牠們可是從史前時代就存在了,我敢賭牠們覺對比其他龍都大得多了(這也是為什麼牠們有這麼大形體的原因)
  噢對嘞牠們吃的都是不同的東西。

Q:如果把一種龍跟另一種放在同個小房間內能讓牠們好好相處嗎?
A:天啊www 如果你把阿斯塔拉庇跟皮洛斯放在一個房間然後看他們怎麼相處。
  基本上這兩隻都會有比跟其他龍放在一起來的煎熬,特別是跟蓋亞放在一塊。蓋亞可是稱職的貼心小棉襖。

Q:就你自己的立場,他們跟人類的關係怎麼樣?
A:要看是哪一個亞種。薩拉索拉斯跟蓋亞估計是和人類關係最好的。


【下列為2020發布】


Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Aquilo live high in the firmament and are almost never seen on the ground. They are all too happy to greet travelers going through the mountains, and also seeing their panic as the Aquilos dive from great heights towards them, only to change cou rse at the last moment and soar back into the sky. Many Aquilo enjoy testing their agility and mastery of air magics in dangerous feats of flying at one another, only to twist and harmlessly pass one another in intricate patterns. They try, with little sucess, to get the more foul-tempered Astrapi to join in their games.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。阿奇洛生活在高空中,且幾乎沒人見過其出現在地面上。牠們非常喜歡和翻越高山的旅行者打招呼,也喜歡故意從高處俯衝這些旅行者,看他們驚慌失措的模樣,直到最後一秒才險險地緊急轉彎,直霄雲上。許多阿奇洛都喜歡測試自己的敏捷度及控制,測試的方式是完成危險壯舉或是相互朝對方飛去,然後以極其刁鑽的角度扭動身子或不會造成傷害的方式和對方擦肩而過。雖然鮮少成功,但牠們也會試著邀請阿斯塔拉庇加入比賽。

※ Aquilo是拉丁文中「北風」的意思。


Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Aso dwell in the frigid waters of the far north and south, and are occasionally spotted near tundra shores and iceflows. Their isolated homes of choice suit their tendancies towards small family groups or being solitary. Their bodies are so cold they nearly instantly freeze anything they come in contact with, be it water or living creature. Over time, the ice that breaks off their bodies as they move forms into glaciers they use as lairs. The older an Aso is, the larger their frozen abode.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。亞索生活在極北極南的凍人水域處,偶爾會被目擊到出沒在凍原沿岸和冰流一帶。牠們受到了天性中喜好小群聚集或乾脆離群索居的影響,選擇與世隔絕的地方居留。亞索的軀幹冰冷到讓人覺得不管是水流還是生命體,只要與之接觸就會瞬間被凍僵。牠們移動時會有冰塊從身上剝落,而那些冰會隨著時間的流逝,形成牠們當作巢穴生活的冰河。亞索的年紀越大,其居住的冰穴也會越大。

※ 查了下Aso是再不同語言有不同意函,所以我放棄惹。



Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Pharos are an aloof and majestic Xenowyrm that is most often seen gliding through the shimmering skies over the desert. Their gleaming scales catch and reflect the light in a most pleasing manner, and many attempt to find their valuable fallen scales around their lofty desert mountain perches. While they don’t seek out attention or companionship, those seeking the knowledge of a Pharos may find themself bestowed with decidedly unconventional wisdom.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。法駱是種凜冽傲然、不怒自威的異形飛龍,經常可見其滑翔飛越沙漠上璀璨星空的身影。牠們閃閃發亮的鱗片在被光照射時,反射回的光芒是讓人覺得最為舒服的那種,所以許多人會試著在其棲息的高聳沙漠山區附近,找尋其脫落的貴重鱗片。由於法駱並不打算吸引他人注意力或與他人作伴,所以那些尋求其智慧結晶的人可能會發現自己求到的是獨樹一格的超常知識。





Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Obidar are a curious and shy variey of Xenowyrm that make their home in forests. Their bark-like scales, the polypores clinging to their bodies, and the vibrant foilage growing from them act as natural camoflage. Their desire to investigate travelers in their domain leads them to often sneak unseen near or slightly into camps at night. If spotted, they are shy but friendly, and many that wander the woods are grateful for the watchful protection of these gentle Wyrms.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。歐碧達是異形飛龍中好奇心較為旺盛的害羞種族,在森林安家,其如樹皮般的鱗片、附著在身上的多孔菌及生機勃勃的綠葉都是牠生來的保護色。牠們那想一探領地內的旅者究竟的念頭,促使其經常在夜間潛行到附近或甚至稍稍探入帳篷內。要是被發現了,歐碧達會害羞但友善地回應,許多在林間迷路過的人都很感激這些溫和飛龍的悉心保護。




Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Umbras are a solitary and generally unwelcoming subspecies found in the deepest and darkest recesses of the jungle. This highly intelligent and cunning wyrm has little fondness for intruders and those seeking them either for their hoarded wisdom or gleaming, crystaline scales. They are content to leave travelers alone, but are not above bringing a swift and harsh end to those that disturb their peace.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。盎布朗是獨來獨往且通常不怎麼受歡迎的亞種,出沒在叢林中最深最黑暗的陰蔽處。這種足智多謀的飛龍對入侵者沒什麼好感,也不怎麼喜歡那些覬覦牠們積藏的智慧結晶或發光晶體鱗片的來客。牠們不介意放任旅行者隨意行動,但對那些破壞牠們平靜生活的人,可就不會輕易放過了。

※ Umbra是拉丁文中「影子」的意思。



Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Ke’maro are a vicious, opportunistic variety of Xenowyrm. They hunt down any prey they see, trapping them with their coils and the soft, fleshy tentacles they keep stored under their skin. Their terrifying appearance and toxic saliva along with their method of hunting and trapping prey has lead to many legends and stories that warn against traveling alone in the vast volcanic wastelands they call home.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。鬼瑪洛是異形飛龍中性情兇惡的機會主義者,只要看到獵物,就會用自己的軀幹和平常收在身下的柔轉多肉觸手纏住對方。牠們可怖的外表及有毒的唾液,在配上那狩獵及誘捕獵物的方式,導致許多傳說和故事都在警告人們絕對不可以在鬼瑪洛居以為家的廣袤火山荒域獨自旅行。

※ 是拉丁文中「」的意思。



The Staterae is an ancient species of wyrm thought to be the origin of all Xenowyrms. It has long been considered to have gone extinct as its kind has not been seen in many millennia. Recent sightings, while rare, have confirmed that this species still lives in a variety of different environments. While most of its distant offspring have adapted down to single environments, this behemoth retains many of the diverse characteristics of each of them. Staterae pay no mind to lesser creatures, often avoiding contact completely and remain extremely enigmatic. Their magics are not well understood beyond being immensely powerful, and there are those that consider them to be divine beings.

源自於古代一種繁榮的品種,異形飛龍成為了一種不可思議的、隨棲息地改變外觀的特別品種。每一隻異形飛龍亞種都十分依賴不同魔力的能量,以成為強大魔力的使用者。守恆是最古老的一種飛龍,並被視為是所有異形飛龍的最初型態。由於幾千年來都沒見到牠的紀錄,有很長一段時間裡牠都被認為已經絕種;近期則有相關的目擊報告,雖然數量不多,但證實了這龍仍生活在各式各樣的環境中。儘管牠不知道幾代後的子孫大多已分別適應於單一一種環境,這頭巨獸仍保有與各種異形飛龍相同的多樣特徵。守恆對弱小生物不聞不問,經常完全避免接觸的機會,將一切都藏在迷霧之中。人們對於牠們的魔法一知半解,只知道其極為強大,因此有人認為牠們是神一般的存在。

※ Staterae是古希臘文中「平衡」的意思。

※ 

就在五年前(好吧,以這討論串的發布時間來話,算吧!)──也就是2015年6月27日──初代異形飛龍發布了。

阿斯塔拉庇、薩拉索拉斯、麥耶亞、克羅諾斯、蓋亞和皮洛斯就是當時登上加斯瑞大陸的六頭小飛龍!

我是真的沒有想到牠們會帶給大家這麼多快樂,甚至在整整五年後的今天也是。

我希望大家都能喜歡這用來完成元素套組的新六隻:盎布朗、阿奇洛、歐碧達、鬼瑪洛、亞索和法駱。牠們有些性情友善,有些卻不是。 🙂

然後……沒錯,那個佔了主要篇幅的飛龍:守恆異形飛龍,就是最初代的那頭龍,也就是我們今天所見到的各種亞種的原初體。

閱讀這個討論串真的很有趣,看大家在Discord 討論這些傢伙的發布也是。(還有第一隻守恆被產下時大家的驚喜也……!)

我很感謝有這個機會創造這些龍,而且我也很期待看到大家心目中的家譜是什麼樣的!

總而言之……我只是想說,謝謝你們讓異形飛龍的五周年如此特別精采!


沒有留言:

張貼留言

雖然有時候可能會莫名被 blogger丟到垃圾留言區,我都會記得去撈撈的。

check it out


Eggs around the world