The Chronicler is a wizened and ancient dragon dwelling in the Celestial Caves, deep within the White Isle. He was thousands of years old and contained immeasurable wisdom and knowledge. Living in isolation for over 1,000 years, the Chronicler is a well-learned dragon with a flare for the dramatic when it comes to speech. The nature of his role as the Chronicler makes him a firm believer in destiny, and he often reminds Spyro that "sometimes our paths are chosen for us, and it is our destiny to follow them, wherever they might lead." The Chronicler is also the keeper of dragon history, guarding their best kept secrets and maintaining the lore of dragonkind for future generations.
Born in the center of an active volcano, Sunburn is part dragon, part phoenix, and 100% firepower. He is very proud of his unique heritage and is the only dragon-and-phoenix hybrid known to exist in Skylands. This rare combination makes him a desirable target for dark wizards and bounty hunters who seek to gain power by unlocking the secrets behind Sunburn's ability to teleport. Joining the Skylanders gave Sunburn a way to help defend the world from evil, but also provided him with protection, as he remains one of the most sought-after creatures in Skylands.
Hunter is a skilled cheetah warrior from the Valley of Avalar. When Spyro, Cynder, and Sparx did not return to the Dragon Temple after the fall of Gaul the Ape King, Ignitus sent Hunter to help find them, and Hunter has been tracking Spyro ever since. A member of the Cheetah Tribe, Hunter is a very different soul from his normally reclusive tribesmen. Unlike the rest of his tribe, who share a fearful mistrust of dragonkind, Hunter ultimately respects the dragons and has a lot of faith in Spyro and the rest of the dragon race, being sensible enough to understand that Malefor is the one at fault for his tribe's constant misfortunes.
Sparx is the offspring of Spyro's adoptive dragonfly parents. He and Spyro grew up together in the swamps, where they spent many a lazy afternoon playing games of hide-and-seek with each other. Though Sparx gives Spyro a hard time for being so different, he has a strong, brotherly bond with Spyro and would do anything for him. The two remain best friends through the good times and the bad.
Sparx follows Spyro around throughout his adventure. When bad things happen, Sparx's natural reaction is to crack jokes and make light of the situation. Sparx makes lights in other ways as well--the natural glow that shines from his small body brightens up dark places, helping Spyro see what dangers lie ahead.
The Dark Master
Dragon prophecies speak of the rare purple dragons with a mix of reverence and fear. As the first purple dragon ever born, Malefor proved a quick study in the dragon arts, mastering all of the elemental breath attacks. As his power and knowledge grew, Malefor became corrupt, turning to evil in his quest for more and greater power.
Fearing the prophecies' promise of the birth of a second purple dragon, Malefor led a raid on the Dragon Temple, seeking to capture the egg. Ignitus had hidden Spyro's egg, but Malefor did not leave empty-handed, having stolen Cynder's egg. Raising the young black dragon and penetrating her mind, Malefor used the young Cynder in another grab at power, only to be banished at Spyro's hands. Released years later by Gaul the Ape King, Malefor continues his mad quest and will stop at nothing to bring about the end of the world.
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The smallest of the dragons is the Terrible Terror. This tiny menace is unmistakable, with a snake-like body and tiny wings. Terrors can be found roosting in the rafters of Viking barns and under the floorboards of Viking houses. Though a single Terror is too small to carry away a sheep or inflict much damage to a Viking, they are usually found in flocks. The largest on record was a mob of Terrors over two hundred strong. In those numbers, even the strongest Viking can be overwhelmed, and the biggest sheep can be stolen.
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Inquisitive and curious animals, their only downfall being their territorial in-fighting.
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They expend most of their energy fighting and competing with each other like bickering siblings.
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Though small, their fire blasts are so pin-point accurate, they're more like sniper bullets than flame throwers.
Ignitus is the Guardian Dragon of fire, and leader of the dragons. He is often calm and collected, but when in battle, has been known to break out into fits of fury, using his fire ability to great effect. He blames himself for everything that has happened to Spyro and Cynder, and he carries that guilt throughout the trilogy. His faith in Spyro is utterly unwavering, and he is a devout believer in the Ancestors, truly believing that Spyro is nature's way of balancing itself against Malefor's evil.
Definitely the most dedicated of the four Guardians, Ignitus is still haunted by his past failures and seeks to redeem himself. Equally capable of warmth, rage, and long, smoldering bouts of shame, resentment and regret, he keeps his distance from the other three Guardians: Volteer, Cyril, and Terrador. When the time comes, however, he is only too glad to enlighten others, stoke the embers of hope, and stand in the face of fire that others might burn even brighter. Ignitus is also seen as a proud, father-like figure and mentor to Spyro, providing him with words of wisdom and leading him on the right path.
As an egg, Cynder was stolen by Malefor, the Dark Master's forces and born under his evil influence. After all this, Malefor used his dark magic to transform Cynder into a monstrous, black dragon, with a personality that was truly horrible, who cared about nothing but freeing her master with the dark crystals.
After Spyro freed her from Malefor's grasp, Cynder felt responsible for the suffering she caused everyone, especially Spyro. As time passed, however, Cynder realized that Spyro really cares about her and started to care about him in the same way. Her friendship with Spyro eventually blossoms into true love due to his heartfelt understanding of her. Spyro also showed Cynder that it wasn't her error, and the young black dragon quickly takes on a more positive attitude, even admitting her love for Spyro.
Despite her damsel-in-distress role in The Eternal Night, Cynder is far from passive and demure and is indeed strong-willed. Like all heroines, she is cunning, intelligent, witty, resourceful, brave, spirited, determined, independent, and not afraid to speak her mind. No longer a pawn of the Dark Master, Cynder now stands wing to wing with Spyro against Malefor's final assault, hoping to redeem her past and save her future.
Born in the Year of the Dragon, Spyro is a rare purple dragon prophesized to bring hope to the world. Spyro is young and compassionate for others, and he is always willing to help them, no matter what happens. He is adventurous, curious about his past, and eager to shape his future. Spyro shows the recklessness of an adolescent at times, but he is slowly growing into the role as a leader of a proud species. He's a little naive about the ways of the world, but eager to learn and grow.
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Of all the dragons that inhabit the world, one of the most unusual and dangerous is the Hideous Zippleback. The Zippleback is one of the largest dragons you may encounter. It's unmistakable, with its twin heads. The heads are distinct, with separate thoughts and different personalities. Like most dragons, Zipplebacks can fly, but their wings are small, and they spend most of their time on the ground. Zipplebacks are solitary, preferring to hunt alone. They come out after sundown, prowling dark forests for victims. The attack of the Zippleback is like no other. Instead of breathing fire, a Zippel makes explosions. One head breathes gas, and the other head...lights it.
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This evasive, devious dragon can be a very slithery and tricky opponent. Its two heads can work in tandem (when they want to), to outsmart and attack any foe.
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The two heads are distinct and do not share thoughts. When arguing with itself, the entire beast can stall out, making it completely vulnerable to attack.
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One head produces gas while the other creates a spark. When the two heads combine, it creates a massive explosion of fire.
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No dragon is more ferocious, or feared, than the Monstrous Nightmare. This gigantic dragon has a long, snake-like neck and tail and is covered with red scales and long, sharp spines. The Nightmare's head and mouth can swallow Vikings whole. This dragon can attack any time of the day or night, from the air or on the ground. It is highly aggressive and will never run from a fight. Its fire is thick and sticky, clinging to walls and running down hills like a flaming river. The Nightmare also has a nasty habit of setting itself on fire.
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Violent, stubborn, and tenacious. In battle, it's the first to arrive and the last to leave.
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Has a tendency to spit fire at off times, unintentionally, like coughing, sneezing, and laughing
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Its attack strategy is to coat itself in fire, and attack you while it's flaming from nose to tail.
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One of the toughest dragons in the world is the Gronkle. Gronkles have gigantic heads, short bodies, and round tails. Gronkles are lazy and spend most of their time sleeping in communal heaps. They have been known to fall asleep while flying, waking only when they crash into the ocean or into the side of a mountain. Gronkles have relatively small wings that beat as fast as a hummingbird's. They are slow in the air, but make up for this with their maneuverability. They can fly backwards, sideways, and even hover. Gronkles attack from the air, where their primary weapon is most effective. Gronkles chew rocks, melting them in their bellies and firing them as balls of molten lava.
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It is relentless, stubborn, and direct, like a compact berserker rhino, yet very loyal to its rider.
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Good luck waking up a Gronkle. They've been known to sleep through hailstorms.
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Its tail expands like a ram and will give you a nasty bonk on the head if you make it mad.
Flashwing's true origins are a mystery, but her first appearance came when Bash made a wish that he could fly and looked up to see a shooting star streak across the sky and land in a valley below. In the center of the glowing impact crater was a brilliant geode, which suddenly cracked open to reveal Flashwing. Bash may not have soared that day, but his heart sure did, because Flashwing was beautiful...and lethal. As soon as Bash stepped closer, the gem dragon turned towards him. Not knowing if he was friend or foe, she blasted him off the cliff with a full-force laser pulse from her tail! Perhaps Bash flew that day after all.
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One of the most beautiful dragons in the world is the Deadly Nadder. It is easily recognized by its bright blue body and brilliant yellow spikes that cover it from head to tail. This colorful dragon is active at any time of the day or night. Nadders are quick and agile in the air and can fly for long distances, but will almost always land before attacking. Nadders travel and raid in groups, making them especially dangerous. The Deadly Nadder isn't the largest or fastest dragon, but it possesses the hottest fire in the dragon world. The blast of a Nadder can melt steel or turn a man to ash in seconds. But the dangers of the Nadder don't stop there. The tail of the Nadder can be whipped around, releasing a volley of giant spikes that can penetrate trees, walls, and Vikings.
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It is flighty, aggressive, and has a quick and explosive temper. It's vanity is evident in the generous amounts of time it spends preening itself.
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If you stand right in front of a Nadder's nose, it won't be able to see you. Don't sneeze!
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Without warning, the prickly Nadder can whip hundreds of sharp spines at you from its tail. Better play nice.
