Biology of a Polar Dragon | Dragonslayer Codex |

[@s.h2768]

Man, I love how diverse humans are in terms of looks and adaptations to their surroundings

[@idkmyname-w8w]

@@s.h2768 and then we proceed to shit on each other since the dawn of man for said diversity.

[@Ezihkhel]

I like how the role of the Hullbreaker as a Keystone Species is given a lot more emphasis as some people don't often view large predators as a keystone species even if their presence in an ecosystem means that the environment is healthy. Also, it'd be nice to hear more of the Hintermen's "Wyrm Songs" whenever a Hullbreaker attacks a settlement.

[@shaydilane2172]

Your ideas are genius, seriously. This is one of the most rich, compelling worlds I’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing about. It’s astounding what you’ve cooked up!

[@sawyerleeart]

Wow that means a lot! Thank you

[@nolanbaker2360]

​@@sawyerleeart the pouch is ingenious. I love your work

[@KurchanHuhu]

Bro is cooking and everyone is hungry ❤

[@tenma8797]

Ego: “Hungry for more”

[@Ghoulbladezilla0107]

​@sawyerleeart, whenever you release the book in the future. What will be the price range of it so I'll set some money aside to buy it?

[@UdinJibral]

I like how Dragonslayer Codex was an speculative evolution project in the cover of fantasy world, although the fantasy aspect is still clearly there.

[@alphaalpha5510]

I don't know if you'll see this, but in your Kinsbane video I saw a drawing of a young Kinsbane being attaked by a hullbreaker. I'd love it if you made a video talking about interesting/unique interactions between different species of dragon

[@yamatanoorochi6203]

*Gunning Hullbreaker appears* Hinterman: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE MARIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

[@Watchin4story]

I love these versions of dragons. Never knew speculative evolution of dragon could be this good.

[@sawyerleeart]

Hey thanks!

[@ScaryLizards]

Now imagine a Hullbreaker doing a punch barrage like Star Platinum from JoJo

[@breadybeans5427]

Am I weird for really liking the “god tree”? I think it’s a really cool plant concept and I just really love it. I also just love this whole video .

[@sawyerleeart]

I’m glad you do!

[@vinzilla9486]

So let me get this straight. It has two powerful fists/arms, It's an awesome boxer and has a really bad temper. Sounds like a Rocky dragon 💪🐉

[@AliZDZ]

The best dragon you designed so far. Hullbreaker is such a cool name.

[@sapphthesapphic4492]

One small thing (amongst many) that I do really love in this project is the varying flight ability amongst dragon species. With many other settings with dragons (namely how to train your dragon, which i also love), the philosophy tends to be that any dragon, so long as it has wings, can in effect fly as fast and far as any other, regardless of wing size and shape, so it is really cool to see flightless winged dragons and dragons that are not as effective at flight than other species here.

[@sawyerleeart]

Thanks man! That always bothered me too. Can’t tell me that a gronkle is keeping up with toothless yk?💀

[@dhimasainilirfan]

I love your concept of another humanoid in this world. Rather than coming from another species or mythical being. They all are human/hominid.

[@hannahdawg6829]

I'm loving this setting, gives me ideas for my own fantasy world where while there are no true dragons anymore, a lot of creatures descend from them

[@disgruntledbob2812]

Such an interesting and evocative setting. The image of a huge, slumbering dragon causing oasis in the polar wastes, as well as operatic demi-giants with full-giant guardians and cornerstone god-trees amongst the ice. All bloody good innit!

[@galling2052]

This is such a awesome jet unquie concept for a dragon. This punchy lad has serious potential for being a gallion figgure for the setting.

[@leoornstein3963]

A boxing dragon is a cool concept. Also is there any fully aquatic dragons hanging out where the hull breaker is?

[@sawyerleeart]

Yup! I’ll get to em

[@leoornstein3963]

@@sawyerleeart let's goooo 🗣️🔥

[@daniyaldanish3686]

I really love the presentation of this one, wrapping us into this small story of being welcomed by a Hinterman man who tells us the tale of the local dragon... Great work as always!

[@GreatAukEntertainment]

the world of dragons continue to expand! great work!

[@sawyerleeart]

Thanks man!

[@biggnesss7192]

I desperately hope that one day you're book gets picked up by a large gaming company and gets made into a monster hunter esque video game it would be so cool.

[@knowncoralconsumer]

id honestly want a animated series

[@VibingMeike]

@@knowncoralconsumer I want both

[@georgekostaras]

What I love about this is that the dragon belongs in the ecosystem, it shapes it and is shaped by it. It makes a fantastic creature feel as real as a dog or bird

[@chancegivens9390]

8:26 I absolutely love this line of defense!! Its definitely the most creative dragon defense I've ever seen!

[@Atal-Khan]

Not sure if you've ever heard of this but your videos and how detailed they are reminds me of monster hunter. Its what drew me to your content and I've gotta say I've been loving every bit of it

[@stormerjc9493]

Ok the hullbreaker might be my new favourite dragon you've made, this dragon just gets me, as a hammer main in monster hunter this dragon just gets me and I respect it

[@dominicle9831]

I remember the Hullbreaker mentioned on Curious Archive before! It’s my favorite dragon since it reminded me of the Hulk!

[@sawyerleeart]

Haha yes very Hulk!

[@diekrahe.]

The idea of sonic defence is such a beautiful idea. I can imagine the architecture is designed to aid in the amplification of the sound.

[@trevorvanderputten7430]

For means of defense against such a powerful dragon, such sound is certain Joyful and Triumphant.

[@cryptic_paw4401]

A punching ice dragon, I LOVE it!! And I love the way the humans learned to defend themselves against them, it's so creative and fun!! Your dragon species are so creative and they have such a variety amongst them, I always look forward to a Dragonslayer Codex video!!!

[@sawyerleeart]

Made my day!

[@domwalker6432]

😊😊p

[@binomialnomenclature1758]

Fellow spec bio fan here You have some really compelling stuff here The art is beautiful and unique If I may make a suggestion though, the animals shown here could give off a more artic cold weather vibe if they had shorter limbs/bigger rounder bodies It minimizes surface area and generally helps keep animals warm

[@zenebean]

I love the dragon design and the godtree ecosystem. I wish the hintermen didn't have pinheads, but love everything else about them

[@novastein9567]

THE PUNCHINATOR!! Definetly one of your most iconic dragons. A simple but...cool...Idea!

[@sawyerleeart]

Haha I like the pun, and thanks!

[@mudkip_1eiks_u_39]

I love that the hullbreaker is essentially a polar bear

[@Arc-ug7dc]

This guy is so badass

[@FreezeKing7]

Since I started watching you on Twitter I was in love with this hulking beast It isn't just a random big dragon like other fantasies It has muscles to pack a punch And another reason for me loving it is it cold nature I love ice / cold related dragon Even if this dragon doesn't fire ice He looks like an ice mountain Keep the good work man

[@bal3345]

One of the coolest dragons, Sawyer how do consistently post peak

[@josephlongbone4255]

The production value of these videos has skyrocketed, your editing and sound is so much clearer then when you first started, and I look forward to seeing where you go next.

[@sawyerleeart]

Thank you!

[@josephlongbone4255]

@@sawyerleeart no worries chief.

[@Shimazumi]

This is absolutely immaculate. And as someone who loves conceptual biology, this is a treat for the ears and eyes. And it's great inspiration for species that I'd like to create.

[@Raiders989]

I don’t any amount of preparation can save a slayer from a dragon that punches through solid ice and the hills of ships

[@Abyss2017]

imagine if there was a race in this that are kinda like targaryans and they could tame the hullbreakers

[@bonemarrow3439]

After watching one of your earlier videos just before this was uploaded today, the video quality and especially the confidence in your voice has grown tremendously. Can't wait to see what's in store for the future!

[@sawyerleeart]

Thank you! It’s been a learning process for sure and I’m glad for the support 🙏

[@arseny8152]

Really injoying the hintermen the classical fantasy of a big dude with a lamp in a snowstorm singing opera never gets old. Would love to get a rundown on basic giant biology like I get its a big dude but I would like to see what you come up with

[@sawyerleeart]

You nailed it with the vibe I was trying to convey for the Hintermen!

[@jarvis5552]

Having seen your work on the dragonslayer codex on other platforms and having fallen in love with it, I am ecstatic to find that you have a youtube channel!! I adore the fantasy and speculative biology colliding, and how you've fleshed out far more than the dragons of the codex's namesake. My favorite speculative biology project of all time!

[@sawyerleeart]

What an honor! I hope to continue to deliver

[@jarvis5552]

@@sawyerleeart I bet you will!! Your work has been a HUGE inspiration to me, combining fantasy and speculative biology with gorgeous illustrations and incredible lore! Do you know approximately how much you'll be charging for the dragonslayer codex and its companion book?

[@dragvindel]

Ive been really excited for when you covered this one. Easily one of my favorite concepts youve presented.

[@triccele]

With every video I fall more and more in love with this project. So well thought, so interesting, so brutal.

[@sawyerleeart]

Means a lot man!

[@PVE_GUY]

I'm jealous of your amazing dragon design's

[@thenecroticraptor8338]

The real question: how warm would a hug from a Hinterman be?

[@sawyerleeart]

Pretty warm- like a bear

[@starsilverinfinity]

For some reason the description of how the god tree works makes me think that it works like a natural fusion reactor which would be insane, in a cool way

[@RootBeer757]

Love this series There’s a ton of great series with dragons at the center but yours definitely stands out to me It’s just all so creative I’m curious if you have some kind of background in biology and ecosystems (and if not, what your inspirations are) because you seem to know a lot about how that kind of stuff works

[@DragonKing-te9wy]

I love your association of the polar environment with solemnity, mourning, of deep thought and enduring poetry! I must say that this is quite inspiring for my own little project!

[@sawyerleeart]

Why thank you!

[@DragonKing-te9wy]

My pleasure!

[@sikmunkee]

god i’ve been waiting for this entry since your curious archive vid!! your world building brings younger (and current) me so much joy :’)

[@aidenriddle4850]

This is so cool itslike if "Brachidios" from Monster hunter was a real dragon and was a tundra one thats cool

[@Karnivor-0us]

theory on why the glacier giant protects the people: they resemble baby giants causing its instincts making it protective of them

[@richardcollins5189]

The lore says they *are*, technically. Neotenic descendants, who stay small. Like if Humans were baby chimps.

[@sawyerleeart]

One of the main reasons!

[@emca1597]

Soo.... a Hullbreaker Dragon is essentially a keystone species in it's region, it dying off will most likely kill off the rest of the species there.

[@sawyerleeart]

Exactly- makes the act of slaying it a very questionable thing

[@the2internet1cowboy]

I absolutely am loving the dragon codex I especially love the dog handlers And I'm loving how the dragons are there nothing like the main stream dragons and I love that especially the hell mouth and that region of dragons basically I love everything in the dragon codex it's all amazing and I love it all

[@idkmyname-w8w]

This is absolutely amazing, i heard of your work from the curious archive channel some years ago, but i forgot about it since, then i randomly see one of your videos in my reccommended, and now im a giant fan, i absolutely love everything in this world, its genuinely so creative and fleshed out

[@sawyerleeart]

Welcome back!

[@idkmyname-w8w]

@@sawyerleeart but, how do your dragons actually take off though?, i cant imagine them doing that considering the long tails and weight.

[@sawyerleeart]

They push off with their wings first and legs as an extra boost, and usually from higher ground rather than a flat surface

[@crimsonshadowjj7935]

I just love this world that you've created. So much detailed.

[@juanisol8275]

Wow, chilling of coolness with your Polar Dragon and more!!! Funny indeed how think mostly of media have the tendency of the ice breath thing overloaded! But dude you literally flip out to another level with thicness of brutal epicness! I lOVE IT,! Also Neat the frosty land culture, polar biology facts and other point of view the icy regions too! Simply Groovy!!! Also i cant wait to see this coming Frost Giant!!! Super Duper of exited! 🧊❄🐉❤‍🔥

[@laurentiuvladutmanea3622]

Another great video. I loved the more worldbuilding on the species.

[@t-r-e-x452]

The Winter-Woman: I know some people are going to be like, "Crush me mommy!"

[@chancegivens9390]

Absolutely fantastic!! I love everything about this! The Arctic Jchneumon! The Prongbeast! I absolutely love the fact that it's a surviving Protosirenian! And what an awesome design!! Im really digging the design of the common hurn aswell! Like a proper protocetid! Not to mention the hintermen society and ways with dealing with the mighty haulbreaker, and what a beast it is!!! Im definitely adding all these incredible beasts to my list of custom figurines to make in the future!! Every well done sir!!

[@sawyerleeart]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it!

[@chancegivens9390]

Hell yeah man!

[@ImperialCoffee769]

One of these along with the kinsbane must be scary to see charging at you considering their size and how they look. I do wonder of which the two who has the higher chances of winning if for some odd reason encountered they each other and fought

[@GandBeckz]

The dragon gods have blessed us yet again! Gonna enjoy this one 😎

[@Agamotto57]

Now that is a beast that could be put seamlessly into Monster Hunter. Truly impressive design and lore work

[@ginam5497]

Would make a real good hammer, just take the fist and boom.

[@fridaybutitssaturday1362]

Not this appearing when I was binging your deviantart 😭

[@Gubchee736]

You just gained another sub! I came across your art on Pinterest and by my surprise you have a KZbin channel with lore and a whole world you built around these magnificent creatures!

[@sawyerleeart]

Hey welcome! Glad to have you

[@grantowens7537]

Absolutely lovely as usual, your penchant for thorough and researched info makes these videos absolute gems. I’m looking forward to videos on the Marooner, Sunscourge, Blindsider, Whisperwurm, Fuemhorn, and the Holdtaker! They’re some of my favorites of yours.

[@sarico7827]

You know I am sorry I haven't commented on ever video, yet. So yes I love this idea of trees/forests and the dragons, wildlife and seeing the like half giants. One of my favorite creatures is the monster of fire and ice wurm called the Remorahz or something like that

[@jennyfeare1702]

Splendid ep as always, can't wait for the more common dragons like Rattledread and Mocking Drake to get their time to shine~!!

[@Enigmaticmuffin27]

awesome video, that thing looks cool as hell and i love how its integrated as a keystone species

[@RandomName11659]

Ey i noticed the reference to the larger species when talking about the tenrecs, i dont remember it's exact name but i cant wait for you to get to it's enviroment

[@denisovan_the_menisovan]

I loved this entry. Specifically, I really enjoyed how the wider ecosystem was just as fleshed out as the Hullbreaker. Quick question: are there other non-dragon animals that will get their own dedicated videos like the Hellmouth and Strangler Giant did?

[@sawyerleeart]

Yes of course!

[@denisovan_the_menisovan]

​@@sawyerleeart Awesome. I'd love for the domestic animals (Muttonbucks, Gritmares, the Houndkeepers' dogs, etc.) to get a full entry.

[@kingmarshallofthelightside8892]

This is so cool. As someone who plays dnd I would love to make stats for these creatures.

[@benocibej8223]

saaaame

[@kingmarshallofthelightside8892]

@@benocibej8223 cause the dragons in dnd are way to similar they are all just godzillas with Pokémon types. But the hullbreaker would actually be a dynamic creature to have in a game themed around exploring the arctic hinterlands of your world.

[@lukehowell5572]

Spectacular, your videos are getting better and better! 😄🙌

[@Data_Freddle]

Hi umm just wanted to ask here given the video is fresh and was just curious. Is there any "tiny" dragons in the setting? All ecosystems seem to be fairly speculatively cenozoic like [with a heavily swapped and creative cast of dominant mammals and or birds], with a single or a few medium to large dragons at the top. By what I've seen. Is there any smaller dragons within the setting filling more common small animal roles? Bird, reptile, or mammalian like per say? Or did there used to be? Honestly still incredible setting either way [as this is fair from a complaint or criticism] just wanted to enquire if that is cool. Keep up the AWESOME work.

[@sawyerleeart]

There are! I’ll get to them soonish and plan to dedicate a sequel book to small dragons

[@Data_Freddle]

@@sawyerleeart Ahhhh fair enough then. I am very looking forward to this.

[@cerberv5040]

I'm confused about one thing. For being such a brute, breaking icebergs, punching through the rubble sealing its lair etc. hullbreakers surely cause plenty of unpleasant, loud noises. Wouldn't their sensitive hearing cause them to avoid such activities? What is it about the noise of the Hintermen Wyrmsongs that makes it such an effective weapon against the dragon?

[@russelllim4891]

probably frequencies, think of how there is dog whistles which only dogs can hear, or how certain animals can hear things we can't hear this may be the case for hullbreakers

[@ImperialCoffee769]

I think it's like the previous reply said, and it's probably more along the line of curtain frequencies than general loud noises

[@toranimations8203]

IF THOU DRACOMASTER SHARES HIS SKILLS, TIS A GOOD DAY TODAY ONCE AGAIN IN THEE WORLD OF OURS

[@pedrosalguero5664]

I'm interested in how subterranean peoples would acquire food

[@sawyerleeart]

Caves in this setting are massive, people farm underground fungal growths, and cultivate a species of giant beetle larvae to compose most of their meals. Other wildlife is taken when possible

[@kingmarshallofthelightside8892]

@@sawyerleeartinsane

[@chancegivens9390]

​@@sawyerleeartThat's fuckin awesome!!

[@yggdrasil2]

This is my favourite of your dragons and the hintermen are the human species I find the most fascinating!

[@praetorianrex5571]

That's enough strength to send a guy into space with a backhand.

[@kevinthomas6931]

I wonder how much taller and stronger hintermen are from “normal” humans in this setting. Keep up the great work!

[@basicBajan101]

Has to be one of my favourite dragons after the great kingsbane Just awesome love from 🇧🇧

[@multicoloredbee]

Incredible! This world you're crafting is like nothing else I've seen!

[@sawyerleeart]

Wow thanks!

[@Peku_G]

Oh I love this one sm, Im such a sucker for artic ecosystems, theres really not enough of them in fiction

[@BeansofLegend]

This whole world sounds fricken awesome. These are some incredible ideas.

[@BlackReaper0]

"Gunning" is a very fun concept.

[@marcimichael7351]

Do you think you could do a video on the fumehorn. I learned about it while exploring your work and it has become my favorite. If you could make a video on the most interesting dragon that you have made in my opinion, that would make me incredibly happy.

[@sawyerleeart]

I plan to cover all of em!

[@marcimichael7351]

​@@sawyerleeartthank you can't wait for it

[@XiLvandaloX]

How long does writing a script for a video about your dragons take? I imagine most of the time goes into creating and finishing your illustrations instead-but you talk about each dragon so well. Amazing work! Loving this series.

[@sawyerleeart]

Thanks! It takes usually able afternoon to write and another to revise, but longer if I’m building new lore rather than adapting previous ones

[@Lekittyo]

Hello! I just realized i have the first and last name as you. Also i think you could make a class of amphibious dragons, kinda like the thundermaw. Keep up the good work and great ideas man!

[@TanghalMarkGian]

It would be really cool if there was an aquartic serpentine dragon living in the far north of the seas. Just my suggestion.

[@volcanicdawn8046]

im new here so i dont know if you have done this but an idea for a dragon would be a Kamodo dragon, but more primal and its poison is something akin to how the Pukei Pukei obtains it in Monster Hunter ?

[@KurchanHuhu]

Ah yes a esteregg of Yggdrasil tree. Once again amazing video.

[@bell4298]

Your videos deserve more views, they're awesome!

[@sawyerleeart]

Why thank you!

[@the2internet1cowboy]

The hullbreaker is my new favorite dragon now thank you

[@1998topornik]

Dragon that throws hands.

[@NakedAvanger]

Another VERY cool design but the smoke dragon is probably still my favorite!

[@sawyerleeart]

I love hearing ppls favorites!

[@NakedAvanger]

@@sawyerleeart And its not just the dragons, Lee. Your imagination on an ecosystem basis in great! idk if you heard of the show scavengers reign but i think your ideas are to an extent on par with it

[@lavenderriah8818]

Perfect for my grocery run!

[@michaelwave863]

Awesome! Easily one of my favorite dragons! Can't wait for the Frost Giant episode! Every new video is a return of the King!

[@KylerBrazda-we9kb]

OUT PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!!!! Finally we get this hulking beast!!!

[@user-pn2px3de1f]

The video turned out interesting as always. I'll be looking forward to the next video.

[@sawyerleeart]

Aye aye my friend

[@user-wolfman_lets_play]

We need a sea monster video

[@j-core2895]

Yh

[@sawyerleeart]

No worries I gotchu