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Using a long spear called a Lance, Dragoons are from an ancient order of knights that fight alongside their wyvern with fearsome power.
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??????? – Drachen Brais
These protective brais cover the thigh and are made of cloth reinforced with leather guards on the sides.
???????? – Drachen Greaves
Made from a light-weight alloy, these long, wide boots are perfect for jumping. They even contain a cushion of air in the heels and toes to soften the impact upon landing.
????????? – Drachen Finger Gauntlets
These gloves protect the hands and forearms. TaruTaru and Galka wear mitten-type gloves where only the thumb is separated, while the three other races have individual fingers.
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??????? – Drachen Mail
Vital areas of this armor are protected by metal plates, but the bulk of it is made of leather to keep it light. Therefore, it does not offer much protection outside of blocking fatal strikes.
????????? – Drachen Armet
Both sides of this helmet are decorated with wyvern wings. A chin protector help guard the wearer from the impact of landing when Jumping.
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????????? – The Last Dragoon
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The leader of the Brugaire Consortium tells of his father’s passing, and how one of his treasured mementos has been stolen. However, it is no ordinary item, but a piece of armor worn by the Last Dragoon.
The Last Dragoon was named Erpalacion, and served as commander of the Royal Knights, during King Ranperre’s reign. Now rumors are flying about that Erpalacion has returned and is taking vengeance upon the Royal Knights… …
It is said King Ranperre once banished Erpalacion in fear of his immense power. However, that was decades past, and surely he died long ago. So, who is the true perpetrator… …?
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???? – Rahal
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Rahal serves as the current commander of the Royal Knights of Sand’Oria. He is known as the “Dragon Slayer,” and is the antithesis of the Dragoon. Wyverns can carry a Holy Seal or an Unholy Seal , and it is the job of a Dragon Slayer to eliminate those wyverns that are bound to evil.
Recently, Dragon Slayers have grown overzealous, and are slaughtering dragons without knowledge of or concern for which seal they bear. Fate cries out for a new order of Dragoon to protect the unborn, for brave knights to bind themselves to wyvern. To save those bearing the holy seal, the Dragoon shall be reborn… …
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?? – Abilities
???????? – Call Wyvern
This is a Dragoon’s primary ability, which allows them to call forth the wyvern to which they are bound by a pact. A wyvern understands its master’s intent and acts accordingly, so direct orders are unnecessary.
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???? – Jump
Using their superior jumping ability, a Dragoon is able to attack from the sky above. An especially skilled Dragoon can jump to incredible heights, and out of their enemy’s sight.
?????????? – Ancient Circle
By putting up this magical barrier, a Dragoon can share their exceptional skill at fighting dragons (Dragon Killer) with their comrades.
???????? – Spirit Link
Through the special bond a Dragoon has with their wyvern, this ability allows one to split their life force with their wyvern.
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?? – Weapons and Armor
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???????? – Wyvern Perch
The lumber used for this is cut from a tree once used as an aery for wyverns in the wild. Therefore, a wyvern can rest easy when perched upon this long staff.
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??????? – Dreizack
Long ago, there was a duel between a female swordsman and a giant beast. The woman was no match for the beast’s strength, but at the last moment, she hurled her trident and it cut deep into the flesh of the monster. Even now, hundreds of years later, the trident continues to absorb its blood.
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????????? – Barone Zucchetto
The Zucchetto is a helmet once worn by the knights of Tavnazia. It imitates an Eastern style, with its extravagant design and gemstone inlays. It’s also designed to give the wearer a wide range of vision, which was meant to benefit Dragoons back when they existed.
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??????? – Dragon Mail
This scale mail is crafted by processing and binding dragon scales onto leather armor. Dragon scales are especially tough, so it takes a superior bone crafter to prepare them. With the finished product, the wearer will gain a surprising amount of resistance to the elements.