Smaugust: Dragons of Kaimere

The Dragons of Smaugust, based on a prompt list back in August. Was a great opportunity for me to explore behavior and anatomy for the dragons that will feature in my next anthology!
Songs of the Inland Sea is the sequel to Tales of Kaimere! It is a nautical anthology, with all six short stories and novellas taking place in aquatic settings. There are heists on a ship, a desperate chase through a marsh, and a survival story from the perspective of a killer whale!
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[@MrT_Rex]

Dragons : very cool Scientifically correct dragons : AWESOME !!

[@chancegivens9390]

Fuck yeah!!

[@ashhawk7489]

A acid venom spitting dragon the size of a jaguar? That is terrifying... I want a tamed one so bad.

[@jennyfeare1702]

"can result in an entirely sophont dragon, & a mentally impaired rider" poor hoomin got its wisdom & intellect that made it a person sucked out!

[@taiko1237]

such a dragon would make an... interesting Assembly member

[@DerpyDragon...52]

@@taiko1237Idea, dragon bonds with a suisidal human, human ineligence is gone and is pased on to the dragon, the dragon now knowing the human wanted death eats them, so that they will be a part of them. over generations dragon inteligence makes a new slightly smaller, and smarter subspeacies! (spelling go brr-)

[@jessehunter362]

no more audio error.... rip in pieces audio error 😔

[@transnewt]

resit in pieces in pieces my beloved audio error

[@GamingIndominus]

Wha?

[@transnewt]

@ thats what rip = rest in piece

[@TalesofKaimere]

It errored its last audio

[@jessehunter362]

rip in pieces =rest in peace in pieces.

[@chancegivens9390]

Man... the Kaimerean dragons and the incredibly diverse dragons of Sawyer Lee are easily the best dragons I've seen! And are easily my favorites! This video gave me so much more artwork to use as reference to craft with in the future! I can't wait to make all these amazing dragons in figurine form and have them battle in glorious stop motion!!

[@TalesofKaimere]

Love to hear it!!

[@dboot8886]

HOLY CRAP I KNEW IT'D BE A LEGO DRAGON!

[@TalesofKaimere]

It's absolute peak

[@seanessdracosaurus2793]

I just got back from rewatching HTTYD 2 and i come back to this? Awesome 🤩

[@dudotolivier6363]

And when we take into account next year we will get the "How To Train Your Dragon remake", and the dragons in it had a much than well transition from cartoon 3D to realistic CGI were much, and otherwise seem correct at a decent adaptation of the original movie, it indeed really a neat and perfect time for this video to come !

[@seanessdracosaurus2793]

@ im excited for the dragon designs :] Wait- would it be cool if somehow hiccup and the gang encountered kaimeres dragons, dragon riders and dragonborn ( dragon skin changers ) ? Like imagine the sheer confusion between them

[@dudotolivier6363]

@@seanessdracosaurus2793 Yeah, honestly, it would be indeed cool ! In a sort of crossover "Tales of Kaimere x HTTYD fan-fiction" Anybody is free to made fanarts and fan-fictions about Kaimere as Keenan said people are allowed if they want (at the moment of course they credits both universe's ownser, here Keenan and Dreamworks). Thus, I wouldn't put my hand to cut that our beloved protagonnist from HTTYD and their dragons would be really that much stunned or breathless when encountering Kaimeran Dragons and Permian Islanders riders, that much, on the Permian Islands. Sure, they would be surprise and amazed to discover and learn there another land (even here an entire planet), in which dragons and humans coexisting and riding them exist, much like them, but aside, would be quick and short and not really made much an impressions on them. They are already since a long time, and their people even before their brith, dealing with dragons of farfecht appearance and skills, and themselves the proof that humans and dragons can coexist in relatively good peace and dragons being ridden. So, seeing a kaimeran dragon, which is a typical simple tetrapod with fur on its body and splitting venom throught it fangs like a snake wouldnt be more bizzare than their multi-legged, fire-breating, quills throwing, two-headed and so on complex abilities dragons species they are used to. And having people taming and riding dragons isn't that much difficult on a degree that is not an accomplishement in itself. They woudl however be more stunned by the skin-changers dragonborns, as human becoming dragons aren't a thing in HTTYD (there this one episode in the animated tv series surfing on the idea with the weredragon-like creature, but that about it and unconfirmed to be true in-universe). They would also be much more interested to see the rest of the planet, like the crazy shit of mainland and others islands fauna such dinosaurs, mammals species, others humans etc... And homunculies of course. All others flying creatures such the First Dynasty dragons or pterosaurs, or the marine Kurujaku and marien therocephalian, and most dinosaurs, would also be counted as dragons for them, but not so much that could surrpise them. At best, Hiccup, Fishlegs and the others would be much inerested to just record, numerate and describe tall these crazy numerous species of "dragons" in their guidebooks. And Permian Islanders and Kaimeran wouldn't really be much confuzed and breathless than the HTTYD heroes, as themselves deal and are used to with would are for them farfecht and weird creatures, at a point it's normal for them.

[@dudotolivier6363]

@@seanessdracosaurus2793 Yeah, honestly, it would be indeed cool ! In a sort of crossover "Tales of Kaimere x HTTYD fan-fiction" Anybody is free to made fanarts and fan-fictions about Kaimere as Keenan said people are allowed if they want (at the moment of course they credits both universe's ownser, here Keenan and Dreamworks). Thus, I wouldn't put my hand to cut that our beloved protagonnist from HTTYD and their dragons would be really that much stunned or breathless when encountering Kaimeran Dragons and Permian Islanders riders, that much, on the Permian Islands. Sure, they would be surprise and amazed to discover and learn there another land (even here an entire planet), in which dragons and humans coexisting and riding them exist, much like them, but aside, would be quick and short and not really made much an impressions on them. They are already since a long time, and their people even before their brith, dealing with dragons of farfecht appearance and skills, and themselves the proof that humans and dragons can coexist in relatively good peace and dragons being ridden. So, seeing a kaimeran dragon, which is a typical simple tetrapod with fur on its body and splitting venom throught it fangs like a snake wouldnt be more bizzare than their multi-legged, fire-breating, quills throwing, two-headed and so on complex abilities dragons species they are used to. And having people taming and riding dragons isn't that much difficult on a degree that is not an accomplishement in itself. They woudl however be more stunned by the skin-changers dragonborns, as human becoming dragons aren't a thing in HTTYD (there this one episode in the animated tv series surfing on the idea with the weredragon-like creature, but that about it and unconfirmed to be true in-universe). They would also be much more interested to see the rest of the planet, like the crazy number of mainland and others islands fauna such dinosaurs, mammals species, others humans etc... And homunculies of course. All others flying creatures such the First Dynasty dragons or pterosaurs, or the marine Kurujaku and marien therocephalian, and most dinosaurs, would also be counted as dragons for them, but not so much that could surrpise them. At best, Hiccup, Fishlegs and the others would be much inerested to just record, numerate and describe tall these crazy numerous species of "dragons" in their guidebooks. And Permian Islanders and Kaimeran wouldn't really be much confuzed and breathless than the HTTYD heroes, as themselves deal and are used to with would are for them farfecht and weird creatures, at a point it's normal for them.

[@dominicpizano887]

Forgive me for taking a break from Kaimere from finals… you have been COOKING!!! So hyped for anthology 3! Have 1 and 2 on my bookshelf right now lol

[@TalesofKaimere]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy and are having a nice break!

[@tnevy511]

Imagine if the great kinsbane was introduced to the islands. It would be like all you can eat buffet for the kinsbane.

[@taliesincoleman6569]

*dragon sprays a human* said human: "AAAAH IT BURNS!!!!!"

[@juanisol8275]

Literally like an Alphabet Song of Dragonology! Better yet, like those Ancient Renaissance Codex of Biology exploration! Groovy Gorgeous Specimens List! 👏💝🐉

[@Lucas-pg2lo]

More fantastic work as always Keenan, excited for the upcoming anthology. Love the look of their therocephalian features

[@TalesofKaimere]

Thanks!!

[@chancegivens9390]

Agreed! It's a very charismatic look.

[@dysfunctionaldragonborn]

Dragon question: Have feral dragons established any permanent populations outside of the Permian Islands? I looked at the Kaimere map and noticed that the islands are somewhat close to other notable landmasses, and was wondering if dragons have made it across the seas yet.

[@TalesofKaimere]

Not yet. They are fast and powerful fliers but lack endurance.

[@brolociraptor9577]

Always find myself coming back to Kaimere for a binge!! Maybe go back to your more colourful thumbnails? They seemed to perform better than the recent grey scale ones!

[@TalesofKaimere]

That’s definitely true. Would feel like false advertising for this one and the last series since it’s all sketches but gotta play the game I guess

[@brolociraptor9577]

@TalesofKaimere Very true!! Though I don't think I'd consider it to be clickbait/false advertising if it's just a difference of colour, the content is the same. If I've learnt anything from watching larger KZbinrs, they always say the thumbnail is the most important thing, bless up man, looking forward to book 3 🔥🔥

[@georgebradley6521]

day 6 is adorable.

[@ButcherofPolishHighlands]

The perfect video to watch over dinner after a long day at work :) + I ALSO LOVE DRAGONS!!!

[@maozilla9149]

nice video and its very rare that you upload videos besides every tuesday

[@TalesofKaimere]

Indeed

[@maozilla9149]

@@TalesofKaimere right

[@sivanlevi3867]

I love all of these! This is dragon art! Though, I bet it must've been hard to draw a lot of these in accordance to how you've portrayed them before.

[@TheTrilogy082]

Loved the video. Such a cool world. Kaimere is probably in my top 5 favorite fantasy worlds. So cool biology, world building and lore.

[@TalesofKaimere]

Thank you!

[@stegosandrosos1291]

*Day 18 Prompt: BFB(Big Fucking Boy)

[@dudotolivier6363]

A really nice, welcomed, free and bonus video before the start of the "Zentaur Saga", second installement of what some people refer to as "The Ballad of the Monarchs" (which honestly could be take as an official title, given you may one day do another special using Kurujaku and Oritaku for the presentation of the Inland Sea and Pakardia's ecosystems). And which, minus the 3 fanarts and last favorite dragon prompts, add really a lot of new lore/canon for the Dragons of Kaimere from the Permian Islands, helping us to better understand their biology, lifestyle and their role and placement within their ecosystem ! Also, I do like the Prompt 7 : Burrowing, because it a ode and tribute to the very widespread trope of dragons using caves and underground systems for their dens and nest, in which they remain, hide and rest. At least, even if your unique and personnal take of dragons take of lot of liberties from the now common and standardized depictions of dragons today, there is at least some universal, typical, both old and modern elements about dragons your ones have as well than the others in others medias : )

[@beamishbee048]

i had the lego dragon as a toy as well, love its design so much. truly peak.

[@TalesofKaimere]

It’s a classic for darn good reason!

[@christosgiannopoulos828]

Last year we had spectember. This year we had smaugust. Will next year have kaijuly or has that been done already ?

[@TalesofKaimere]

I doubt I'll ever do a kaiju prompt list but some other stuff might happen!

[@Rells2coolpeoplehavebadtastes.]

Also question, isn't top order carnivore a more correct term rather then apex predator?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Depends on who you ask. I've heard more naturalist favoring top order carnivore lately, but I wouldn't say it's more correct, just favored by an increasing number of naturalists. Maybe you could argue that makes the former more correct, but both terms are found in modern literature.

[@Rells2coolpeoplehavebadtastes.]

@@TalesofKaimere I see.

[@dudotolivier6363]

Wonderfull episode !

[@TalesofKaimere]

Thanks!!

[@ananslator3655]

It got re-uploaded?

[@dubuyajay9964]

First one has bad audio.

[@taliesincoleman6569]

QUESSTION: did any dragons make it to earth and you-know... "inspire" various myths and legends?

[@TalesofKaimere]

If so, it was likely the vanyu of Pakardia, not these true dragons

[@taliesincoleman6569]

@@TalesofKaimere fair point.

[@CoralReaper707]

No more audio errors, I assume?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Indeed lol

[@NP3GA]

Does the dragon's poison make you see double? Cause I think I just got sprayed.

[@TheEarlofManwhich]

Probably a silly question. Is there anything on kaimere that could take on the many horned king? Modotan? Other titanosaurs?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Probably not. That said, something that large is probably not moving a lot and certainly not with much coordination. While there’s not much that stands a chance of taking it down, it also isn’t a threat. It’s more spectacle than anything else. Trying to fight would likely result in it toppling over and breaking bones

[@TheEarlofManwhich]

@TalesofKaimere Sounds in need of some witchcraft to have it functional. I don't presume it'd even be taking flight then? Still a living piece of spectacle produced by witches and breeders "because they could" is a testament to their power... and arguably ethics. But I think the natives took issue with the dragon riders, so no surprise there? Wonderful as always.

[@TalesofKaimere]

@@TheEarlofManwhich Thanks! Yeah it almost certainly required a bond with a powerful witch to even move. Again, there's no tangible evidence it actually existed. Could simply be a legend and nothing more.

[@TheTrilogy082]

Great video, super cool from a fantasy perspective. Correct me if I’m wrong but I find it a bit unrealistic that these dragons could even fly. But there might be something I’m missing. 9:49 the thing is A creature weighing 2 tons would never be able to fly on earth. The largest flying animals, the Azhdarchids which at largest weight like 300kg. A 2 Ton animal would never be able to fly. Especially not on Kaimere which I believe has 3 times the mass of earth which would make a 2 ton animal on earth, weigh 6 tons on Kaimere. So even if the Dragon weighed 2 tons on earth, it would weigh 6 tons on Kaimere’s gravity which makes it even less likely it could fly. not a problem in fantasy but Kaimere has many realism elements so I think this is something you need to think about. Or explain via magic or something.

[@TalesofKaimere]

It's something I've thought about. I've got a few supplements (magic in the skin aiding in lift added during their domestication) but at the end of the day it's not plausible. Magic incorporating negatively buoyant gas can only add so much lift. Like a lot of science fiction, this setting tries to have some grounded explanations but it's really just verisimilitude.

[@TheTrilogy082]

@@TalesofKaimerealright

[@Reyma777]

Do your dragons have an air sac system ? Or do they store a light gas such as hydrogen to help them fly ? With the Kamerian Dragons being stem-mammal derived, I would assume they proportionally heavier than flying theropods.

[@TalesofKaimere]

They don't have unidirectional breathing or air sacs. Their bones are hollow, however. Even so, their flight lacks endurance because of lacking the lightening adaptations of pterosaurs and birds, which is why the range of dragons is quite restricted.

[@taiko1237]

Hydrogen doesn't really generate enough lift to support something like a dragon unless it morphologically resembled a blimp.

[@Reyma777]

@@taiko1237the wings would still be the main source of lift.

[@liambrandley2716]

Did the first children ever encounter dragons or use them in their homunculi?

[@TalesofKaimere]

If so it was quite late in their reign

[@All_The_GOATs]

Hmm, something seems familiar about this.

[@canonbehenna612]

Hope it tribute the upcoming Christmas videos about dragons

[@lhamaseveramenteirritada9760]

I FUCKING LOVE DRAGONS x2

[@NP3GA]

no, I FUCKING LOVE DRAGONS x3

[@MonsterHandlerMacal]

If it cost me an arm and leg i will pet the floofy dragon.

[@balenfalotico2283]

Oops. Should’ve waited and commented on this vid 😂😅

[@TalesofKaimere]

haha all good!

[@rylanbrewer3320]

What sort of facial features allow prey to resist dragon venom?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Thick skin and productive facial oils

[@justinianthegreat1444]

Keenan, what would be the effect on Kaimere if Mammalian fauna get the adaptation of neumatized bones?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Whatever clade developed them would likely have either increased size or flight capacity.

[@ryanchen1819]

How widespread is the tiamat?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Much of the northern hemisphere

[@rylanbrewer3320]

How often do animals on the Permian islands beach come would a dead plesiosaur or filter feeding mosaur be a big meal

[@frougee]

9:03 *i dont remember this from your instagram*

[@JAZZ_JAZ1_JAZM1N3]

Are the many kinds of dragons listed here still roaming Kaimere, or were they created just for Smaugust? Burrowing All Aquatic themed dragons Kaiju Avain Mammalian Reptilian Demonic

[@chrismaticwolf3780]

DRAGONS!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@salvatoreindelicato9368]

do rabies exist in kaimere and if can dragons get it?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Likely not. Rabies if I recall correctly evolved after the Eurasian harvests so wouldn't have had the opportunity for introduction. If introduced in the mercantile age, any dogs infected would have shown signs before they reached the portal. Either way, almost impossible for it to have reached the Permian Islanders and their dragons. There will be plenty of independent diseases in Kaimere and these islands though.

[@praetorianrex5571]

Is it too early or late to ask you for a Christmas wish or favor?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Sorry I'm too pressed for time to do any favors

[@Rells2coolpeoplehavebadtastes.]

What's with the reupload?

[@TalesofKaimere]

Old one's music was quite loud so this is an option if folks struggled to hear properly

[@Rells2coolpeoplehavebadtastes.]

@TalesofKaimere okay

[@dudotolivier6363]

@@TalesofKaimere Will you so just removed it from KZbin ? Because why even keeping a version of a video which have one single, but too big problem that nobody will bother to watch while a second version of the same video but with said problem entirely fixed is available ? Plus, it wouldn't look nice for people checking the video historic section of the channel to see two time the same video side by side with one having as title "Audio Error", so this video is quite spot on among the rest...

[@Magic_merlin420]

🐲

[@Kevin-hx2ky]

We'll miss the loud music accompanying the narration

[@JohnnyNakatomi]

龍神

[@Dragonartist7]

Hello there. I am a budding youtuber. Im trying to make my first video about a new worldbuilding series. Would you mind if i mention your channel and kaimere, it is the main thing that inspired the sancturary(my placeholder name for it)

[@TalesofKaimere]

By all means! Best of luck on your work!

[@Dragonartist7]

Ok, thank you

[@ronniehopper2726]

I would like to have in this world like a hybrid between a Roman Is warship And catamaran With a team of Dragons on my ship maybe a few war Bulls and Domesticated lions, We sail the High seas were bounty Booty And game,