*Physical Appearance:*
The Shadow Wings are a medium-sized dragon species, with adults reaching lengths of approximately 4.5-6 meters. Their scales are a dark, iridescent grey that seem to absorb light, giving them an ethereal, shadowy appearance. Their wings are long and slender, with a delicate membrane that allows for silent flight. Their eyes glow with an eerie, blue-green light in the dark.
*Behavior:*
Shadow Wings are solitary, nocturnal hunters. They are highly territorial and will fiercely defend their territory from other dragons. They are stealthy and patient, often waiting for hours or even days for the perfect moment to strike. Despite their fearsome reputation, Shadow Wings are not mindless killers; they are calculated and efficient hunters.
*Diet:*
Shadow Wings primarily feed on large, nocturnal prey such as mountain goats, deer, and wild boar. They have also been known to hunt smaller dragons, especially those that venture into their territory.
*Habitat:*
Shadow Wings inhabit the darkest, most remote regions of the mountains. They make their lairs in hidden caves, abandoned mines, and other secluded areas. They are drawn to places with minimal light and maximum cover, where they can remain hidden and unseen.
*Reproduction:*
Shadow Wings are rare breeders, and their mating habits are poorly understood. It is believed that they mate only once a decade, and that their eggs are extremely rare and highly prized. Female Shadow Wings are thought to be fiercely protective of their eggs and young, and will stop at nothing to defend them.
*Lifespan:*
Shadow Wings are known to live for centuries, with some individuals reportedly living up to 500 years or more. Their longevity is likely due to their solitary, cautious lifestyle, which minimizes their risk of injury or death.
Consuming a Shadow Wing:
- If a dragon eats a Shadow Wing, they will absorb its dark, iridescent scales' energy. This energy can grant the consumer enhanced stealth abilities, allowing them to blend into shadows and become nearly invisible in dark environments.
- In some cases, the consumer may experience vivid, disturbing visions or an unshakeable feeling of being watched. However, this is not a guaranteed consequence, and some dragons may be able to consume a Shadow Wing without suffering any adverse effects.
Consuming a Pregnant Female Shadow Wing:
- If a dragon eats a female Shadow Wing who is carrying offspring, the unborn young will be transferred to the consumer's body.
- The unborn Shadow Wings will rapidly develop and grow inside the consumer.
- As the Shadow Wings grow, they will begin to exert a dark influence over the consumer, slowly corrupting their mind and soul.
- The consumer will experience intense, painful contractions as the Shadow Wings prepare to emerge.
- The consumer's body will undergo a terrifying transformation, as their scales darken and their eyes glow with an eerie, blue-green light.
- The consumer will eventually give birth to the Shadow Wings, which will emerge as fully formed, miniature dragons.
- The newborn Shadow Wings will be fiercely independent and incredibly aggressive, attacking anything that moves as they struggle to assert their dominance.
- The Shadow Wings emerge from the consumer's body through a violent, explosive birth process. The consumer's scales crack open, revealing a dark, shadowy void from which the miniature Shadow Wings erupt, their tiny wings beating fiercely as they take to the air.