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{{Characterbox
{{Species infobox
|name = Wyverns
|name = Wyverns
|image = [[Image:Wyvern.jpg|270px]]
|species = [[Grublin]]s
|species = [[Grublins|Grublin]]
|image = [[File:Wyverns_ValleyofAvalar.jpg|300px]]
|homeworld = [[Dragon Realms (The Legend of Spyro)|Dragon Realms]]
|world = [[Dragon Realms (The Legend of Spyro)|Dragon Realms]]
|appearances = ''[[The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon]]''
|first_appearance = ''[[The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon]]'' (2008)
|attack = Head lash <br /> Dark energy soundwaves <br /> Somersault
}}
|role = Enemy}}
'''Wyverns''' are a type of [[Grublin]] species in ''[[The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon]]'' that resemble [[Dragon (The Legend of Spyro)|dragons]].
'''Wyverns''' are a winged, [[grublin]]-like enemy in ''[[The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon]]'', and are part of [[Dark Master's Army|Malefor's Army]]. They resemble dragons, but have a dark red body, wings that stretch from the back of their arms to their tail, and three pairs of insect-like legs. Their origin is unknown, as they may be a type of [[Dragons|dragon]] but were altered, or they could have some dark agreement to [[Malefor (The Legend of Spyro)|Malefor]] for their service.


Wyverns also serve as possibe replacements for the [[Apes]]' [[Dreadwings]], only without riders perched on their backs (though a concept art piece of a Wyvern being ridden by a Grublin soldier was seen, but never made it in the final version of the game).
==Characteristics==
===Physical Appearance===
Wyverns are red Grublins that visually resemble dragons. However their overall appearance take after their Grublin origins, being composed of earth, vegatation and minerals.They have red wings between their limbs with bramble-like spines running along their backs, and they possess glowing, bulging red eyes like their Grublin brethern. They also have insect-like legs at the base of their tails. When airborne, they fly through the air like serpents.
 
===Tactics===
Wyverns are tricky enemies, since they have the ability to easily avoid attacks while airborne thanks to their slender bodies. They have the ability to screech out rays of [[Fear]] energy at their targets and use various attacks. Wyverns need to be struck down from the air to ground level in order to attack them directly.


==Story==
==Story==
The Wyverns first appeared when [[Spyro (The Legend of Spyro)|Spyro]] and [[Cynder (The Legend of Spyro)|Cynder]] were defending the [[Cheetah Village]] against the [[Grublins]]. After defeating the first wave of Grublins, [[Sparx (The Legend of Spyro)|Sparx]] caught sight of a group of flying creatures heading towards them and recognized them as Dragons, believing that they were going to be saved as Dragons are on the side of good. However, upon close inspection, they weren't Dragons at all, but grublin-like creatures that only resembled Dragons, and Sparx panicked upon this realization. Their alignment with the Grublins became clear when the Wyverns joined them on their assault against the [[cheetahs]], Spyro, and Cynder.
Wyverns first appeared when [[Spyro (The Legend of Spyro)|Spyro]] and [[Cynder]] were defending the [[Cheetah Village]] against the [[Grublin]]s. After defeating the first wave of Grublins, [[Sparx (The Legend of Spyro)|Sparx]] caught sight of a group of flying creatures heading towards them and recognized them as Dragons, believing that they were going to be saved. However upon close inspection, they were discovered to not be Dragons at all, but creatures that only resembled Dragons, and Sparx panicked upon this realization. Their alignment with the Grublins became clear when the Wyverns joined them on their assault against the [[Cheetah (The Legend of Spyro)|Cheetahs]], Spyro, and Cynder.


They later appeared in cutscenes during the battle in [[Warfang]], aiding the army of Grublins in their attack, and are later battled at the [[Dam]], trying to stop Spyro and Cynder from filling the canyon the [[Destroyer]] was in with water to slow it down. The Wyverns made later appearances in the [[Burned Lands]] and in the [[Floating Islands]]. One Wyvern even appeared as an [[Elite Enemies|Elite Enemy]].
Wyverns later appeared in cutscenes during the battle in [[Warfang]], aiding the army of Grublins in the seige. Spyro and Cynder battled them at [[the Dam]] when the enemies were trying to stop them from slowing [[the Destroyer]] down. The Wyverns made later appearances in the [[Burned Lands]] and on the [[Floating Islands]]. One Wyvern even appeared as an [[Elite Enemies|Elite Enemy]].


==Tactics==
==Profile==
Wyverns are tricky enemies, since they have the ability to easily avoid attacks while airborne thanks to their slender bodies. They have the ability to screech out rays of dark energy at their targets and use various attacks. Wyverns need to be struck down from the air to ground level in order to attack them directly.
{{Quote|These winged monstrosities bear some visual similarities to dragons, but those resemblances end with their appearances. Sworn servants of the Dark Master, Wyverns will stop at nothing to destroy Spyro and his allies. Travelling in small packs and using a combination of diving strikes and the Siren Scream breath attack, Wyverns are a troublesome lot.|The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon page 29}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<gallery>
WyvernFace.jpeg.png|A Wyvern in-game
EarlyEnemy ConceptLineup.jpg|Early concept art of Grublin lineup, including early Wyverns
wyvern_blue.png|A Blue Wyvern in the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
Wyvern Early Art Concepts.jpg|Early concept art of a Wyvern
wyvern_green.png|A Green Wyvern in the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
Early_Wyvern 2.png|Early concept art of a Wyvern and scrapped Bowman Orc rider
wyvern_light_blue.png|A Light-Blue Wyvern in the DS version of DotD
Early_Wyvern 3.png|Early concept art of a Wyvern and scrapped Bowman Orc rider
wyvern_yellow.png|A yellow Wyvern in the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
Concepts Grublin Faun.jpg|Early Grublin concepts, including one of [[Grublin Fly]], a Wyvern Rider and a faun ally
Concept Wyvern.JPG|An earlier design of the Wyvern, which included the enemy having a Grublin rider
Wyvern Rider ArtGallery.jpg|Concept art of a Wyvern with scrapped Bowman Orc rider
34745060.jpg|Early Designs of the Wyverns
Wyvern_NintendoDS Art.jpg|Concept art of a Shadow Wyvern for the DS version of ''Dawn of the Dragon'' by Alister Lockhart
SpyroCynder DawnoftheDragon Wyverns Art.jpg
Wyvern 3DModel.jpg|Character model of a Wyvern for ''Dawn of the Dragon '' by Yannick Gombart
Wyvern closeup.jpg
Wyvern_YellowVariant.png|Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of ''Dawn of the Dragon ''
Wyvern_LightBlueVariant.png|Ice Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of ''Dawn of the Dragon ''
Wyvern_BlueVariant.png|Shadow Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of ''Dawn of the Dragon ''
Wyvern_GreenVariant.png|Earth Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of ''Dawn of the Dragon''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
*Originally for the console versions, the Wyverns were colored gray based on concept art, but their color had to be changed to red due to the broken game render and the outdated game engine.<ref>''[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/WBokoG Our engine was too old to correctly display normal maps.  (..) It was difficult to bring subtlety to the textures since the render was broken.]''. (Date Posted - January 15, 2024). ''[https://www.artstation.com/ ArtStation]''.</ref>
*In aerial combat, over water or lava, a blast of Cynder's [[Wind (The Legend of Spyro)|Wind]] element will send the disoriented Wyverns spiraling and falling to their deaths the instant they touch either lava or water.
*Given that its earlier design had a rider perched on its back, the Wyvern may be a Grublin-version of the [[Ape]]'s [[Dreadwing]]s.
==References==
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==Trivia==
{{TLOSDOTD}}
*In aerial combat, over water or lava, a blast of Cynder's [[Wind]] element will send the disoriented Wyverns spiraling and falling to their deaths the instant they touch either lava or water.
*Given that its earlier design had a rider perched on its back, the Wyvern may be a Grublin-version of the [[Apes|Ape]]'s [[Dreadwings]].
{{DOTD}}
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Wyverns
World Dragon Realms
First appearance The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (2008)

Wyverns are a type of Grublin species in The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon that resemble dragons.

Characteristics

Physical Appearance

Wyverns are red Grublins that visually resemble dragons. However their overall appearance take after their Grublin origins, being composed of earth, vegatation and minerals.They have red wings between their limbs with bramble-like spines running along their backs, and they possess glowing, bulging red eyes like their Grublin brethern. They also have insect-like legs at the base of their tails. When airborne, they fly through the air like serpents.

Tactics

Wyverns are tricky enemies, since they have the ability to easily avoid attacks while airborne thanks to their slender bodies. They have the ability to screech out rays of Fear energy at their targets and use various attacks. Wyverns need to be struck down from the air to ground level in order to attack them directly.

Story

Wyverns first appeared when Spyro and Cynder were defending the Cheetah Village against the Grublins. After defeating the first wave of Grublins, Sparx caught sight of a group of flying creatures heading towards them and recognized them as Dragons, believing that they were going to be saved. However upon close inspection, they were discovered to not be Dragons at all, but creatures that only resembled Dragons, and Sparx panicked upon this realization. Their alignment with the Grublins became clear when the Wyverns joined them on their assault against the Cheetahs, Spyro, and Cynder.

Wyverns later appeared in cutscenes during the battle in Warfang, aiding the army of Grublins in the seige. Spyro and Cynder battled them at the Dam when the enemies were trying to stop them from slowing the Destroyer down. The Wyverns made later appearances in the Burned Lands and on the Floating Islands. One Wyvern even appeared as an Elite Enemy.

Profile

“These winged monstrosities bear some visual similarities to dragons, but those resemblances end with their appearances. Sworn servants of the Dark Master, Wyverns will stop at nothing to destroy Spyro and his allies. Travelling in small packs and using a combination of diving strikes and the Siren Scream breath attack, Wyverns are a troublesome lot.”
– The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon page 29

Gallery

  • Early concept art of Grublin lineup, including early Wyverns
    Early concept art of Grublin lineup, including early Wyverns
  • Early concept art of a Wyvern
    Early concept art of a Wyvern
  • Early concept art of a Wyvern and scrapped Bowman Orc rider
    Early concept art of a Wyvern and scrapped Bowman Orc rider
  • Early concept art of a Wyvern and scrapped Bowman Orc rider
    Early concept art of a Wyvern and scrapped Bowman Orc rider
  • Early Grublin concepts, including one of Grublin Fly, a Wyvern Rider and a faun ally
    Early Grublin concepts, including one of Grublin Fly, a Wyvern Rider and a faun ally
  • Concept art of a Wyvern with scrapped Bowman Orc rider
    Concept art of a Wyvern with scrapped Bowman Orc rider
  • Concept art of a Shadow Wyvern for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon by Alister Lockhart
    Concept art of a Shadow Wyvern for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon by Alister Lockhart
  • Character model of a Wyvern for Dawn of the Dragon by Yannick Gombart
    Character model of a Wyvern for Dawn of the Dragon by Yannick Gombart
  • Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
    Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
  • Ice Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
    Ice Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
  • Shadow Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
    Shadow Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
  • Earth Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon
    Earth Wyvern UI sprite for the DS version of Dawn of the Dragon

Trivia

  • Originally for the console versions, the Wyverns were colored gray based on concept art, but their color had to be changed to red due to the broken game render and the outdated game engine.[1]
  • In aerial combat, over water or lava, a blast of Cynder's Wind element will send the disoriented Wyverns spiraling and falling to their deaths the instant they touch either lava or water.
  • Given that its earlier design had a rider perched on its back, the Wyvern may be a Grublin-version of the Ape's Dreadwings.

References

  1. ↑ Our engine was too old to correctly display normal maps. (..) It was difficult to bring subtlety to the textures since the render was broken.. (Date Posted - January 15, 2024). ArtStation.
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
Characters Protagonists Spyro • Sparx • Cynder • Hunter • Ignitus • Volteer • Cyril • Terrador
Supporting Chief Prowlus • Dragon Soldier • Hermit • Mason • Meadow • The Chronicler
Villains Golem • Malefor • The Destroyer
Enemies Axe Orc • Crossbow Orc • Goblin Messenger • Grublin (Grublin Fly • Hero Grublin) • Guardian • Hero Orc • Shadow Ape • Orc • Rock Rat • Sprite • Troll • Wyvern
Bosses Console Golem • Elite Enemies • Malefor • The Destroyer
Mobile Elder Tree Ent • Malefor • Shadow Guardian
Chapters The Catacombs • Twilight Falls • Valley of Avalar • Dragon City • Attack of the Golem • Ruins of Warfang • The Dam • The Destroyer • Burned Lands • Floating Islands • Malefor's Lair
Items Adamantine Orb • Armor • Dark Crystal • Electrical Conduit • Purple Light • Shadow Gate • Snake Chain • Tuning Fork
Elements Fire • Electricity • Ice • Earth • Poison • Fear • Wind • Shadow • Aether
Species Ape • Cheetah • Dragon (Purple Dragon) • Dragonfly • Falcon • Golem of the Deep • Grublin • Mole
Other Cheat codes • Gallery • Soundtrack
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