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Dragon (species)

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A Dragon ( ryū) is a usually defined as a large reptilian creature possessing various abilities. They are considered a type of god in many Asian folklore while monsters in many Western folklore.

The Dragon in Touhou

The Dragon god is said to be the highest-order god of Gensokyo. Based on Perfect Memento in Strict Sense, he lived anywhere and he looks like a serpent with hands and horns. He was also said to be last seen during the Creation of the Hakurei Border.

Both Humans and Youkai worship him, due his capability of creating and destroying anything.

The eyes of the Dragon's statue in the Human Village are said to predict the weather. To an extent, this is true, especially in regards to the temperaments of Scarlet Weather Rhapsody.

The colour for Sunny (Reimu Hakurei's weather) is white,
The colour for Cloudy (Sakuya Izayoi's) is grey,
The colour for rainy (Sprinkle/Drizzle, Suika Ibuki/Marisa Kirisame's weather) is blue,

They are all mentioned in the Perfect Memento in Strict Sense article. It's also said that the eyes turn red when an incident is about to occur: in all three present cases of "red-weather" this is verified.

Remilia Scarlet's weather, "Heavy Fog", is red (like the Scarlet Mist that blanketed Gensokyo).
Tenshi Hinanawi's weather, "Aurora" is likewise red (she caused the entire incident in SWR, in addition to the destruction of the Hakurei Shrine).
Yukari Yakumo's weather, "Sunshower" is likewise red (she manipulated the border of the Netherworld to allow Yuyuko Saigyouji to steal spring in Perfect Cherry Blossom).

Characters under this Bestiary

There are other Dragons living in Gensokyo.

Books and articles

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