[Pokémon] Dragon Ascent: A Dragon Lover's Club

[Nah]

Fortissax is great yeah, Placidusax too. They're among my favorite fights in Elden Ring really.

Do you think dragons are overused in video games?

I don't think they're overused, but I'm also biased lol

What do you think about dragons that use other kinds of powers (like electricity) instead/other than their usual spitting fire? Do you still consider them dragons or they should be labeled as something else?

I think it's cool to see dragons have other powers besides fire, it'd be a little boring to stick only to that. It's never been the fire-breathing that makes a dragon a dragon to me. Like Alolan Exeggcutor could fly and breathe fire and I still wouldn't consider that a dragon.

 

[ReKoil]

Do you think dragons are overused in video games?

They are abundant, for sure. But, I wouldn't call them overused.

How do you feel about dragons being portrayed as intelligent beings, even if reptiles, in general, aren't at all?

I think I might've just gotten used to it. Alduin & Paarthunax in Skyrim are intelligent dragons, for example.
In anime they usually are as well so... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

What do you think about dragons that use other kinds of powers (like electricity) instead/other than their usual spitting fire? Do you still consider them dragons or they should be labeled as something else?

Idk any dragons that use electricity off the top of my head. I'm not a fan of games like Dark Souls/Elden Ring etc, so the one in the video is unknown to me. Briefly watched it and closed it again =p
In Skyrim there were Revered Dragons who used magic to drain your vitality. Frost Dragons who use Frost magic instead of a fire attack, and then there's Alduin who has a whole bunch of magic he can use.
I kinda like the variations, mixes things up a bit and prevents it from getting stale. Frost Dragons in particular have my interest, for obvious reasons :coolcat:

 

[Starlight]

Ooh a Pokémon club I forgot to join! Sign me up!

Dragon Pokémon have fascinated me since day one! They were so powerful, mysterious, and hard to obtain / train in the early games! The likes of Lance and Clair only enhanced that status. That feeling has always stuck with me even now.

Spoiler:

A Dragon's Tale
Dragons will always capture the human imagination. They are featured in art, literature and oral traditions across the globe, and are very ancient symbols. Each month I plan to showcase a different dragon from myth and folklore. I will call this series A Dragon's Tale.

In this October's installment of A Dragon's Tale I bestow the honor on the Goddess Benzai-ten, who raised a landmass from the ocean to be her dwelling, the island of Enoshima according to the monk Kokei. Benzai-Ten is the daughter of the Dragon King of Munetsuchim, and she is one of Buddhism's Seven Gods of Good Fortune.

This dragon princess can take the form of a beautiful maiden, but with the twist of having not just two, but eight arms underneath her robes! In artwork she is depicted usually in her human form, riding on the back of an enormous dragon. She holds dominion over not just dragons, but lower reptiles from turtles to snakes who act as her messengers. Benzai-ten wears a white serpent crown. She can also transform into a three-headed snake. Sometimes she wields a sword to defend the nation of Japan.



Because dragons are from heaven ancient Shinto priests often prayed to Benzai-ten to temper perilous storms to protect humanity, or send rain from the skies in times of drought to bring a bountiful harvest. There are many shrines to Benzai-ten to this day, such as the Enoshima Island shrine in Sagami Bay, Kamakura's Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, the Chikubu Island shrine in Lake Biwa, Nagoya's Kawahara Shrine and the Itsukushima Island in Seto Inland Sea.



Benzai-Ten Is married to a dragon with five heads named Gozuryu. Gozuryu was a cruel dragon who reigned terror off the coast of Koshige for a thousand years, sending devastating earthquakes , storms and tidal waves, and eating the children who lived there. Gorzuyru's rampage came to an end when he first set eyes on Benzai-ten as she descended from the heavens, falling in love with her. She agreed to marry Gozuryu only if he promised to stop taking human lives. Gozuryu became a good dragon out of his love for Benzai-Ten, and was also a true companion to her. Benzai-ten has come to be known as a love goddess because of the courage and compassion she showed. Couples call upon Benzai-Ten to works her magic in matters of the heart. There are many tales of the dragon princess uniting lovers.



Benzai-ten is a charismatic deity who speaks with a silver tongue and divinely inspires the creativity in others by playing her musical instrument the biwa with her many arms. All good things flow from this dragon lady, and she is even said to have a magic jewel that can grant wishes.



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Sorry for dragging up an old post, but Blackmore's Night have a truly beautiful song about Benzai-Ten:



😊

 

[Latios_Enjoyer]

There has been a disturbing lack of posts in the club. So I shall ask a couple of questions.
Which Form of Kyurem is the best?
What is the name of the complete Tow Dragon?
I like black Kyurem, and I think it would just be Kyurem.

 

[Nah]

I kinda like all 3 forms of Kyurem really. I remember even using the base/unfused form in doubles years ago and it was kinda fun.

Hoping that someday we can finally see the complete Tao Dragon, but until then all we can do for names is make guesses based on any hints the names of the 3 dragons+Taoism or yin and yang might have to offer

 

[VisionofMilotic]

Ooh a Pokémon club I forgot to join! Sign me up!

Dragon Pokémon have fascinated me since day one! They were so powerful, mysterious, and hard to obtain / train in the early games! The likes of Lance and Clair only enhanced that status. That feeling has always stuck with me even now.

Spoiler:

Sorry for dragging up an old post, but Blackmore's Night have a truly beautiful song about Benzai-Ten:



😊

Welcome fair dragon whisperer Starlight,

You are in the right place, we are of ilk nature there, I too was fascinated from dragon Pokemon from day one, and dragons in general, you have also described their appeal well, their amazing strength power and rarity.

I don't bear any grudge that you have viewed the tales of dragons of old! Benzai-Ten is quite the lady, isn't she? I first encountered her story through Kris Waldherr's Book of the Goddesseses in the chapter about love goddeses, and was so beautifully illustrated that she came to hold a special place in my heart. I still have that book, though the spine is falling apart from too much love, the pages are still in good condition.



Thank you for sharing this enhanting song, the singing, strings and lyrics were lovely! You might have just transformed me into Blackmore's Night listener.

You're making me nostalgic for those editions of A Dragon's Tale too the more we talk about Benzai-Ten, and I might end up reviving the tradition after all. I have been absorbing Norse lore of late, and now am thinking that maybe the midgard serpent Jörmungandr should appear here as I tale I weave.

I am ready to inscribe your name on our stone halls dear friend, I just need to know which of the Tao Trio will you be tested by? Members must pass through either Reshiram's trial by fire, Zekrom's lighting parth or face Kyurem's ice? Which road do you go down, Kyurem's, Zekrom's or Reshiram's?

 

[Starlight]

Welcome fair dragon whisperer Starlight,

You are in the right place, we are of ilk nature there, I too was fascinated from dragon Pokemon from day one, and dragons in general, you have also described their appeal well, their amazing strength power and rarity.

I don't bear any grudge that you have viewed the tales of dragons of old! Benzai-Ten is quite the lady, isn't she? I first encountered her story through Kris Waldherr's Book of the Goddesseses in the chapter about love goddeses, and was so beautifully illustrated that she came to hold a special place in my heart. I still have that book, though the spine is falling apart from too much love, the pages are still in good condition.



Thank you for sharing this enhanting song, the singing, strings and lyrics were lovely! You might have just transformed me into Blackmore's Night listener.

You're making me nostalgic for those editions of A Dragon's Tale too the more we talk about Benzai-Ten, and I might end up reviving the tradition after all. I have been absorbing Norse lore of late, and now am thinking that maybe the midgard serpent Jörmungandr should appear here as I tale I weave.

I am ready to inscribe your name on our stone halls dear friend, I just need to know which of the Tao Trio will you be tested by? Members must pass through either Reshiram's trial by fire, Zekrom's lighting parth or face Kyurem's ice? Which road do you go down, Kyurem's, Zekrom's or Reshiram's?

Sorry completely missed the last bit!

Know the light, but hold the dark, be the watercourse of the world. As a Taoist, I shall remain balanced and walk the path of ice!

 

[VisionofMilotic]

Sorry completely missed the last bit!

Know the light, but hold the dark, be the watercourse of the world. As a Taoist, I shall remain balanced and walk the path of ice!

What a wise expression, this is most pleasing to the great ice dragon. Behold Kyurem has accepted you as his own! Welcome to the dragon clan sister Taylor, you have passed Kyurem's trial by ice.

Your name has been carved into stone in our halls, and as dragon clan elder I present you with this dragon gem as a symbol of your allegiance.



You have chosen a noble path with Kyurem as your guide. There are other Kyurem in this club, shiny Kyurem from the last dragon's share giveaway. Let me know if you would like to train one my friend!

 

[ReKoil]

Not a Pokemon Dragon, but a Dragon nonetheless. I bought the 'Dragon Ball Z Creator x Creator Figure - Shenron (Ver. B)' figure, simply because Shenron has always looked cool to me.

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[VisionofMilotic]

Wow! Rekoil's Shenron figure is just breathtaking, and brings back some nostalgic memories of watching Dragon Ball. Truly a work of art, thank you so much for the pictures. You are definitely on topic. While dragon Pokemon are beloved here at Dragon Ascent, this is a club for dragon adoration across all fandoms, and dragons in lore, legend and in the real world too.

I would like to ask dragon friends here what ways to trade pokemon do you have access to?

The reason for my quest is because I want to organize a Dragon's share event before the year is over, probably towards the end of December. For those who aren't familiar, and want to know more, the Dragon's share is an annual giveaway open to all Dragon Ascent members. It's always held at a different time each year, usually during a celebratory time like Thanksgiving or graduations.

First year Firebolt and I gifted shiny charmanders, trapinch, gible, goomy, swablu, kingdra and skrelp to Dragon Ascent members. Second year the prize was a shiny Kyurem I captured, lovingly cloned by Janp. This will be our third giveaway. Not telling you what treasures your lore keeper has uncovered just yet, but i will be able to offer some of the same pokemon as before, and with some new additions to hopefully make this the best year yet for our Dragon clan!

Members who think they might be interested in receiving a Dragon Share pokemon can let me that they're thinking of checking out the event, and tell me what games they can or can't trade in. That way I can make sure I have will plenty of pokemon for everyone before the event starts, and also know what the best way to trade would be. Since some of these were obtained in older generations I expect to do some transferring. I am planning on getting a new year subscription to Pokemon Home during the Christmas holidays, so I should be able to do friend trades there, Swsh, and also 3ds trades for oras, xy, and Sun and moon etc. I am really interested in Scarvio, and will probably buy a copy of Scarlet soon, but since I don't think there is home compatibility before spring gen 9 trades will probably not be something I do this winter, but we'll see, maybe I will go shiny hunting in Paldea too. Who knows?

 

[Nah]

Members who think they might be interested in receiving a Dragon Share pokemon can let me that they're thinking of checking out the event, and tell me what games they can or can't trade in. That way I can make sure I have will plenty of pokemon for everyone before the event starts, and also know what the best way to trade would be. Since some of these were obtained in older generations I expect to do some transferring. I am planning on getting a new year subscription to Pokemon Home during the Christmas holidays, so I should be able to do friend trades there, Swsh, and also 3ds trades for oras, xy, and Sun and moon etc. I am really interested in Scarvio, and will probably buy a copy of Scarlet soon, but since I don't think there is home compatibility before spring gen 9 trades will probably not be something I do this winter, but we'll see, maybe I will go shiny hunting in Paldea too. Who knows?

Games in Gens 7, 8, and 9 all work for me

 

[ReKoil]

Gen 6, 7, 8 atm for me.
Though I'm stuck without Home Bank for a while, till it becomes free in like March.
Oops, meant Bank 😅

 

[_confused_piplup_]

Gen 7,8,9 work for me! But same as ReKoil about Home, I guess.

 

[Fact Checking Gardevoir]

I am not a Dragon type, but I love dragons!
Salamence, Rayquaza, Charizard, ...
Can I join this club ?

 

[VisionofMilotic]

I am not a Dragon type, but I love dragons!
Salamence, Rayquaza, Charizard, ...
Can I join this club ?

Welcome, our cove is always open to any Pokémon type who wishes to be our friend, a love of dragons is all you need to ask for membership. Rayquaza, Charizard and Salamence are great choices!

There is one thing more, the Tao trio must bless prospective members first.

We treat you as an honorary dragon, and welcome you with open arms, once you answer whether you would pass through Reshiram's trial by fire, Zekrom's field of lightning or Kyurem's path of ice shards. Which road do you go down i.e which of here dragons do you want the allegiance of?

Choose, and I Lorekeeper Sam will carve your name in stone in our halls as part of our community.

 

[Fact Checking Gardevoir]

I shall brave Zekrom's field of lightning!

**What are your favorite Dragon Pokemon? You may name as many or as few pokemon as you want.

Mega-Charizard, Delta Charizard, (Insurgence) Rayquaza, Salamence, Haxorus, Blazilisk (Solar Light / Lunar Dark) Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem!


**Have you ever encountered any shiny dragon pokemon?

Sadly, no...

**Other fictional dragons of interest?

Hmm... Draco (Dragonheart), Saphira (Eragon), Temeraire (His Majesty's Dragons), Alexstrasza (Warcraft), dragons (Istaria MMORPG), star dragons (Warhammer), ... and many more but the list would be too long! ^^

**Some members may wish to be reborn with a glorious new dragon name. If so visit the name generator and find out your true identity.

I shall be known as ... Demogorgon the Gold Hoarder!

My pearlescent scales catch the light!

I am the destroyer of worlds!

I wreathe the land in a suffocating fog!

All shall love me and despair

 

[VisionofMilotic]

I shall brave Zekrom's field of lightning!

Zekrom is impressed by your courage, and has allowed you to pass through it's raging storm unharmed as a worthy Dragon trainer. Zekrom will always watch over you from this day forward. Behold the walls of our hall of members! Your name has been etched in stone as one of us! We also grant you a Dragon Gem to symbolize your status as an honorary dragon.

Mega-Charizard, Delta Charizard, (Insurgence) Rayquaza, Salamence, Haxorus, Blazilisk (Solar Light / Lunar Dark) Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem!

You have picked some of the mightiest and most exciting pokemon of all, brilliant selection. I was intrigued to hear of the fakemon dragon too like Delta Charizard and Blazilisk.

Sadly, no...

Don't despair Sister Gardevoir, you may encounter some yet during our Dragon Share event this December, should you desire to trade ^_^

Hmm... Draco (Dragonheart), Saphira (Eragon), Temeraire (His Majesty's Dragons), Alexstrasza (Warcraft), dragons (Istaria MMORPG), star dragons (Warhammer), ... and many more but the list would be too long! ^^

I shall be known as ... Demogorgon the Gold Hoarder!

My pearlescent scales catch the light!

I am the destroyer of worlds!

I wreathe the land in a suffocating fog!

All shall love me and despair

A fearsome name and equally fearsome introduction. You pass the test, you will diminish and go into the west, and remain Gardevoir.

 

[Fact Checking Gardevoir]

Oh! I was going to forget two more fictional dragons of interest to add to my list :
Devon and Cornwall from "Quest for Camelot"! Quite the funny pair!

 

[Nah]

saw this at work last night:

Spoiler:

happened to notice today that it's still there lmao

long live that Kyurem

 

[ReKoil]

Did my box of Dragons in the GWS in BDSP.

I sent out:
-18 Vibrava, which all know an egg move. Mainly just picked this line because I feel like this line is often forgotten and underappreciated.
-3 Bagon, which all know an egg move. This line is also a version exclusive.
-3 Shelgon, which all know an egg move.
-6 Seadra holding a Dragon Scale, meaning they will evolve into Kingdra upon arrival.

One of the Vibrava ended up returning... that's the second mon I saw return while doing these boxes...

Spoiler:

Before:

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After:

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Received 2 Dragons back: Vibrava and Gible.

Ironically got just as many Psychic types with this box as when I traded a box for the Psychic club.
Water types aplenty as well.
None of these really stood out, other than the Wurmple being in one of those special Legends Arceus balls, and the Fearow being nicknamed 'Deoxys' for some reason.