Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Welcome to Genome Incorporated. We hope you enjoy your visit.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Locked Topic
"More, I must have... MORE!"; The dragon's lair
Topic Started: Oct 4 2014, 05:17 PM (290 Views)
DarkGricer
Member Avatar
That's Captain Gricer to you, lad!
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Name (of creature): Dragon’s Den (Dracofolia aplistio = Greedy Dragon’s Den)

Height: Each segment is around 0.2 cm tall, but the entire thing can become 70 meters (230 feet) tall at most.
Width: Each segment is around 2.4 cm wide, but the entire thing can become 85 meters (280 feet) wide at most.

Weight: Each segment weighs around 8-10 grams, but the entire thing can weigh 2000 tons.

Base DNA: Firefly, Redwood Sequoia, Sundew Plant, Ironclad Beetle, Termite, Armillaria solidipes

Abilities: Ummm… Eating and growing?

Weaknesses: Cannot defend itself from attack. Cannot survive without a guardian. Can be pulled apart from the rest of the colony rather easily.

Defenses: Resistant to fire. Almost impossible to crush, slice or impale due to its incredibly tough armor.

Special Attributes: Despite being a plant… Thing. It is purely carnivorous due to the lack of light in its natural habitat. It is very adaptable, able to survive in almost any climate. It also emits a faint golden glow. Most interestingly, however, are its pheromones, which cause afflicted creatures to receive a constant rush of dopamine as long as they are near it, making it addictive just to be around. The effects of these pheromones linger for around 2 hours.

Description: Each segment essentially looks like a bulky, blank coin. The saplings start out as a single segment. But the more nutrients it receives, the more it divides, forming more and more segments. First it expands over the ground, but once it has acquired a few segments, it will also begin to stack on top of itself. If it is well nurtured, they can easily become colossal towers of glowing, coin-like things.

LOGI Info: “It might look pretty to you, but Dragon’s Den is one of the most sinister plants on this island. And that says a lot, seeing as we have plants that try to eat you or lead a parasitic childhood.”

“Dragon’s Den can be found in caves in pretty much any climate. As their name suggests, they often live together with draconic creatures, for very good reasons, but we’ll get to that later. If they are not found with a draconic creature, then its found with another type of creature. Again, more on that later. It is very common for multiple individuals to be in close proximity to (If not touching) each other if they are in a powerful creature’s territory. Again, more on that, alright, screw it. Let’s make later right now.”

“So, as I mentioned, they are sinister. Why? They release pheromones that stimulate the release of dopamine. Why is that sinister? Well, things that give you a release of dopamine are often addictive. And this thing is addictive to be around, which gets us to the dragon part. If you have any experience in this place, you’d know that most big, bad predators in these caves of genetically created organisms are draconic. Well, seeing as everything wants some Dragon’s Den, usually its only the strongest of creatures that gets it, which means that in most cases, it lands in the hands of a draconic creature, such as Drakhaos or Dracarchigos. Kinda funny, isn’t is? Anyway, another thing about addictive things is, the longer you’re exposed, the higher the dose you need for the same amount of pleasure. This basically means that the creature who “owns” the Dragon’s Den will usually kill any nearby intruders and donate whatever part of the corpse it doesn’t eat to the plant, who digests it by exuding several enzymes, similar to the Sundew Plant. The bigger the Dragon’s Den becomes, the more pheromones are released. But still, the addicted creature often wants more. So, the “owner” will usually collect any Dragon’s Dens it comes across and bring it back to its lair. So then there are multiple individuals growing in the same place, releasing more pheromones and making the addicted creature even more addicted. Its a cycle that continues.”

“Dragon’s Den is not immune to parasitism, however. There is a sub-species, Dragon’s Treasure (Aka: Dracothisayros aplistio = Greedy Dragon’s Treasure), which is a bit different from its cousin. Dragon’s Treasure consist out of a single segment, unlike Dragon’s Den. They are also more diverse, ranging from the same size as a Dragon’s Den segment to fifty times the size of a Dragon’s Den segment. They also have diverse colouring, which is very similar to the colouring of gemstones, such as emeralds, rubies, diamonds and many more. The biggest difference between the two species, however, is their parasitism. Whilst the Dragon’s Den parasitises on various creatures living in the same caves it does and makes them take care of its own needs, the Dragon’s Treasure parasitises on Dragon’s Den, growing on top of the golden plant and sprouting its roots into its segments. With its roots inside the Dragon’s Den, the Dragon’s Treasure is free to steal the nutrients the larger plant stole. I suppose that’s what they call ‘karma’.”

“That’s all we have for Dragon’s Den. If you ever see one, get away from it as soon as possible. The longer you stay, the more difficult it will be to leave, until you turn into a greedy monster who will fight to the death just to claim your right on a parasite.”

Other: I swear, I did not intend for this to become GI’s second embodiment of greed, it just kinda happened the longer I worked on it.

Also, you might wonder what Dracarchigos is. Well, besides what you get to see in my signature, you’re gonna have to wait. >:P

Posted Image

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

By the way, I’ll probably have a picture up soon.
Proud player of:

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
- Mazeer Swiftfoot Beikarahenki -
--------- Goliath Fighter ----------

----------------Posted Image----------------
---------- Thorin Kirreval ----------
------- Dragonborn Paladin -------

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
--------------- Alson ---------------
--------- Oddball Wizard ---------

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
--------- Fafnir Goldheart ---------
------- Hill Dwarf Barbarian -------

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
-------- Shayle Amberwood --------
------- Human Psycho Binder -------

3DS Friend code: 0447-6294-9656

Wins: 21
Loses: 13
Ties: 4

Writer of the Battle of the Maze.
Battles written: 36
Missions written: 3
Number of battles/missions featuring Tyrannotank written: 7
Number of battles/missions featuring Carnotherisaurus written: 7

Credits: 18550
Creature Coupons: 0

Creatures:

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted Image

Inherited/Bought:

Posted Image

Upcoming Creatures:

Legion, Vucub Caquix, Zipacna, Cabrakan, Thanatos

EEC critters:
Dragon's Den
Gigantoctopodus
Vrachotherium



Me
 
A LITTLE PAIN NEVER HURT ANYBODY!


DinoFlame
 
@DG:
Dashing through the snow~
On a broken ski~
Over the hills I go~
Smashing into trees!
Now the snow is red~
And I'm almost dead~
Now I'm in the hospital~
With stitches in my head! :rolleyes:  :P
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
Saidilophosaurus
Member Avatar
Chief of Medicine
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
It should give things Alzheimer's.
I am the King of Putrescine and Sulphur.

Creatures (paid for)
Gurath
Mawworm
Cheetah Beetle
Scampi
Lurkiller
Weevion
Saidilophosaurus
Pyrotitan

Credits
10450

Pipeline
Aerotitan - Flying Skewer/Manta Ray/Elasmosaur omnivore that body checks things, electrical current
Hydrotitan - Great big ragworm with electric field, can suck in smaller things with bladderwort traps, bio-luminescence bursts, makes whirlpools
Chomatitan - Great big starfish thing. Ridiculously heavy, can spray out clouds of dust and salt. Lots of armour and thick blubber, slams arms to shark the earth.
Laser-eye insects
Skarsgar
Redux: Sharguana, Hellhound
Update: Mawworm, Scampi, Cheetah Beetle, Lurkiller, Weevion, Saidilophosaurus to current standards CURRENT STANDARDS OP NERF CURRENT STANDARDS BLIZZ
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
albinoraptor
Member Avatar
5CHAR
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
So, if it wasn't clear before, it's clear now.
If you're going to go into the Genomian wilderness, don't go into the Genomian wilderness.
Creatures: Valen Rex Posted Image, Rabbat, Burrier, Secretary Griffin, Virusaurs, Demonis, Genohunter, Lizarians, Cetus, Snow Snakes, Ouroboros, Yggdrasil, Pyro Wasps, Wraith, Lagervo, Wolfworm, Iridesca, Stagroach, Aspidasaurus, Fulgetus, Mathogo, Noepe

Credits: 7096

Mr.11
 
It's not an obsession if your mom's okay with it.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
DarkGricer
Member Avatar
That's Captain Gricer to you, lad!
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Several "soons" later.
Proud player of:

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
- Mazeer Swiftfoot Beikarahenki -
--------- Goliath Fighter ----------

----------------Posted Image----------------
---------- Thorin Kirreval ----------
------- Dragonborn Paladin -------

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
--------------- Alson ---------------
--------- Oddball Wizard ---------

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
--------- Fafnir Goldheart ---------
------- Hill Dwarf Barbarian -------

-----------------Posted Image-----------------
-------- Shayle Amberwood --------
------- Human Psycho Binder -------

3DS Friend code: 0447-6294-9656

Wins: 21
Loses: 13
Ties: 4

Writer of the Battle of the Maze.
Battles written: 36
Missions written: 3
Number of battles/missions featuring Tyrannotank written: 7
Number of battles/missions featuring Carnotherisaurus written: 7

Credits: 18550
Creature Coupons: 0

Creatures:

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

Posted ImagePosted Image

Inherited/Bought:

Posted Image

Upcoming Creatures:

Legion, Vucub Caquix, Zipacna, Cabrakan, Thanatos

EEC critters:
Dragon's Den
Gigantoctopodus
Vrachotherium



Me
 
A LITTLE PAIN NEVER HURT ANYBODY!


DinoFlame
 
@DG:
Dashing through the snow~
On a broken ski~
Over the hills I go~
Smashing into trees!
Now the snow is red~
And I'm almost dead~
Now I'm in the hospital~
With stitches in my head! :rolleyes:  :P
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
ChocolateSawfish
Member Avatar
HALP
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Approvalifieded.
The birb.


Creatures: Suchopithecus, Scorpiornis, Deinonator, Pyrocanthus,
Therizinochelys and Dracovespus, Clarovolans, Magnoterratherium,
Pilosuscansor Swarm, Titanambuloncheflos, Limosusapien, Thanatoregina, Almabrygmos,
Dasospis and Microkentreos, Kairopteryx, Atsalisaurus, Vathysaras, Ekrixitherium, Griesilithus, Florovaranus

Ecosystem Expansion Center Creatures: Duneback, Impalaroo, Marshsnapper, Slioruill, Bliiren, Diriisol, Bodrulis, Thaeralgsk, Helvuumbar, Toxic Dustspike, Crested Sandsifter
Ecosystem Expansion Center Plants: Crystallicis
Planned creatures: Gigacanthornis, Kryptoraptors, Entropysca, Coralavier (Coralippotis), Phobocumulus, Acidolphin (Oxydelphine), Lapspivenator, Tefrasaurus, Immolomite (Thysiamiton), Icthyosuchus, Gyalidracos, Dosikele, Anchorspruce (Ankyrapicea), Borealocanthus, Solornis and Lunacerta
Planned Ecosystem Expansion Center Creatures: Bubbit, Noctix, Froodaspitas, Gleaner, Amethyst Martin, Diamond Eagle, Pluddon, Spunglug, Erebosaurus, Skyswimmer, Flitters
Planned Ecosystem Expansion Center Plants: Tendrilfern, Marsh Pine, Harpgrass, Skyseed
Credits: 26975

My art shop.

Battles I am writing: Swinex vs Chelonosuchus (river through a savannah).

Captain Gricer
 
Ok, so with my iBrain's battery recharged, I am ready for some sciencing.


John Lanchester
 
I'm sure that there is going to be some hybridisation between the two forms: a new beast, slouching towards us. I'm eagerly looking forward to meeting the beautiful mutant.


Quote:
 
Farewell... Solenya.


Mind your own misery business loves company.

Give me your Douze Points!
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · Ecosystem Expansion Center · Next Topic »
Locked Topic