Supernova Dragon

Cosmic: Star Type
Supernovae begin life as interminably black, small hatchlings with no flight skill and no defense except to hide. They are sleepy and sluggish, appearing to be sick to the unfamiliar eye, and they grow slowly until they begin to show color. Color signals adolescence in these dragons, and from its first onset they enter a rapid growth period, reaching their peak size within three years. In addition to growth and color, these hatchlings perk up quite rapidly, a radical change from their slow and seemingly sick younger years.

Upon adulthood, supernova dragons develop the full extent of the brilliant and shimmering patterns for which they are known. Curiously, the colors of the markings are always in the blue and purple range with bright yellow spots; these dragons have never been seen with red, green, or orange colors. These creatures are highly energetic, with curious and friendly personalities. Though large and intimidating at first glance, supernovae are ill-adapted to fighting; their claws and teeth are small and their tails too short to be useful in hitting an attacker. Instead, when threatened, they produce a massive flash of bright light to stun or blind the threat and hide their escape. Supernovae have been observed feeding on plants and carrion, although they do not need to eat often.

As they age, their vibrancy and colors begin to fade, almost as if they are aging in reverse. The oldest supernovae are completely black and spend more of their time sleeping than they do awake. At the end of their lives, supernovae clamber to the darkest part of a cave they can get to and never return.