Seasons are a somewhat uncommon coloration that show up only if both parents have a Season ancestor in their past. The genes that are responsible for turning the normal Elemental affinity of a Myrsilkain into a Seasonal affinity are recessive, meaning that, if a dragon is only half-Season, it will have Elemental powers, not Seasonal ones, though it will be carrying for Seasonal affinities. On the other hand, a Season x Season crossing will only produce Seasonal offspring, no Elemental offspring.
There are sixteen colors that a Season can come in: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn by Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Night. In general, each dragon will be influence by its Season first, and then its time of day. While the Seasons are mostly self-explanatory, the times of day have become known as the "Times of" influences. For example, Dawn is the Time of the Healer, Day is the Time of the Warrior, Dusk is the Time of the Mage, and Night is the Time of the Defender. The full lists and descriptions are below.
Seasons on page one:
Winter Dawn, Winter Day, Winter Dusk, Winter Night, Spring Dawn, Spring Day, Spring Dusk, Spring Night
Seasons on page two:
Summer Dawn, Summer Day, Summer Dusk, Summer Night, Autumn Dawn, Autumn Day, Autumn Dusk, Autumn Night
Those of the Summer Dawn are deep green in color, with misty green lower body and streaks of orange-red through their hides, and their wings are colored like a brilliant sunrise. Their markings are "Summer", being bright green fading into yellow in color. The Dawns of Summer are peaceful beings, well loved by those they befriend. They take their duties as healers seriously, and try their best to never let a patient down, often agonizing over things if they feel they've failed somehow. They're often quiet, but when a Summer Dawn does speak, prepare to listen! Their advice is often sound, especially in relation to health related issues.
Summer females can summon spirits of the lightning and fire, along with other creatures of summer. They excel at summoning thunderstorms storms of varying strengths, with the upper half of the spectrum able to create tornadoes and other such summer storms. The strongest of the Summers (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Summer no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Summer, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Winter into a Summer that will last at least a full day. They can also create thunderstorms with their magic. The strongest of the Summer males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Summer.
On top of all that, Summer Dawns, of both genders, are able to create light where there is none, though the light will be tinged with everything that the dawn of a summer day is. Their's is the healing power of the vigorous adult, strong and fit.
The Summer Days are a deep green in color, with a mottling of lighter green and streaks of sun yellow through their hides. Their wings are a brilliant blue, with 'clouds' of white across them. Their markings are "Summer", being bright green fading into yellow in color. The Days of the Summer Season are bold, outspoken dragons, likely to take control of anything under the sun on a whim, whether or not they're the best creature for the job.
Summer females can summon spirits of the lightning and fire, along with other creatures of summer. They excel at summoning thunderstorms storms of varying strengths, with the upper half of the spectrum able to create tornadoes and other such summer storms. The strongest of the Summers (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Summer no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Summer, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Winter into a Summer that will last at least a full day. They can also create thunderstorms with their magic. The strongest of the Summer males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Summer.
On top of that, Summer Days, of both genders, are able to strengthen any light source about them, until it takes on the brilliant glitter of the sun at midday. Their's is the power to strengthen anything they turn their minds to, whether it be a wall, a creature, or another's magic, though it works best when focused on something of Summer or the heat.
Those of Summer's Dusk are a dark, dark green in color, with sunset colored paws and streaks of deep blue through their hides. Their wings are the color of a summer sunset. Their markings are "Summer", being bright green fading into yellow in color. The Dusks of the Summer are self-assured, wise dragons, who notice much more than the world might suspect, their heritage as Summers giving them an outspoken brashness that covers up their insights from all but the sharpest of creatures. They have a tendency to come off as overconfident and uncaring of the consequences.
Summer females can summon spirits of the lightning and fire, along with other creatures of summer. They excel at summoning thunderstorms storms of varying strengths, with the upper half of the spectrum able to create tornadoes and other such summer storms. The strongest of the Summers (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Summer no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Summer, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Winter into a Summer that will last at least a full day. They can also create thunderstorms with their magic. The strongest of the Summer males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Summer.
On top of that, Summer Dusks of both genders are able to banish any light about them, though when they do so the area will take on everything that signifies a peaceful - or not so peaceful, depending on the mood of the dragon - summer's dusk. Their's is the power of magic, permitting them to view and manipulate the magic of others, though it works best with magic of the Summer or heat.
Those of Summer's Night are a nearly black green, studded with brilliant green-white stars, and with wings of dark, dark blue studded with stars. Their markings are "Summer", being bright green fading into yellow in color. The Nights of Summer are straight-forward defenders of everything under the sun or stars, though they are just as prone to appearing mystical and unusual as any other Night. This is due to their habit of keeping their own council and very rarely speaking of what goes through their minds, even when questioned. Rest assured, though, that a Summer Night will never abandon another, especially after their word has been given.
Summer females can summon spirits of the lightning and fire, along with other creatures of summer. They excel at summoning thunderstorms storms of varying strengths, with the upper half of the spectrum able to create tornadoes and other such summer storms. The strongest of the Summers (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Summer no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Summer, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Winter into a Summer that will last at least a full day. They can also create thunderstorms with their magic. The strongest of the Summer males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Summer.
Summer Nights of both genders are able to dim any light about them, until it takes on the soft light of a clear, full moon night. Their's is the power of protection, and their protection magics are unrivaled by any but other Nights, especially during the Summer and the heat.
Those of the Autumn Dawn are a misty red in color, mottled with yellow and orange, and their wings are colored like a brilliant sunrise. Their markings are "Autumn", being bright orange, yellow, and red. The Dawns of Autumn are quiet, down to earth Myrsilkains, a bit wistful and soft spoken at times, but their minds are sharp and they never hesitate to bring it to someone's attention when they've been over doing it, are sick, or otherwise injured in mind or body. Once they bring the issue to the person's attention, though, they never press the issue, figuring that it is the other's duty to see to his or her welfare. They will take care of someone who is unconscious or dying without hesitating, but for everything else, it is always the choice of the patient. They have no qualms in assisting someone in ending their life, but will always isolate themselves for a full week with the other, in order to assure themselves that this is truly what the person wishes, and not some fleeting desire.
Autumn females can summon spirits of the wind and earth, along with other creatures of Autumn. They excel at summoning the strange, thick fog and frost that defines Autumn days and nights to so many, the higher the strength, the thicker the fog and heavier the frost. The strongest of the Autumns (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Autumn no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Autumn, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Spring into an Autumn that will last at least a full day. They can also create fog and frost with their magic. The strongest of the Autumn males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Autumn.
Autumn Dawns, of both genders, are able to create light where there is none, though the light will be tinged with everything that the dawn of an autumn day is. Their's is the healing power of experience and quiet wisdom, not as swift as Spring or Summer healers, but thorough and powerful all the same. Autumn Dawns are more often known as mental and spiritual healers, though their abilities with healing the body are strong enough to serve them well.
Autumn Days are a deep scarlet in color, mottled with yellow and orange, and their wings are a soft blue, edged with a hazy blue-gray color. Their markings are "Autumn", being bright orange, yellow, and red. The Days of the Autumn Season are thoughtful dragons, given to careful plans and delicate manipulations of those around them to reach the best possible outcome. But never assume that because they are planners and manipulators that they cannot take direct action! Like a sudden autumnal storm, Autumn Days can turn coldly violent, showing their true strength to the world and casting aside many of their plans in favor of direct action.
Autumn females can summon spirits of the wind and earth, along with other creatures of Autumn. They excel at summoning the strange, thick fog and frost that defines Autumn days and nights to so many, the higher the strength, the thicker the fog and heavier the frost. The strongest of the Autumns (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Autumn no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Autumn, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Spring into an Autumn that will last at least a full day. They can also create fog and frost with their magic. The strongest of the Autumn males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Autumn.
Autumn Days, of both genders, are able to strengthen any light source about them, until it takes on the brilliant glitter of the sun at midday. Their's is the power to strengthen anything they turn their minds to, whether it be a wall, a creature, or another's magic, though it works best when focused on something of Autumn, the wind, or the earth.
Those of Autumn's Dusk are a dark, wine red in color, mottled with dark gold and subdued orange, and their wings are the color of an autumn sunset. Their markings are "Autumn", being bright orange, yellow, and red. The Dusks of Autumn are rather self-possessed, poised and in control of themselves no matter what is going on around them. They are the keepers and dispensers of wisdom, earning them the title of Sage in most circles. They also seem to have a preternatural instinct about the lives of those that they live with, often to the point of disturbing many who have never come across an Autumn Dusk in full Sage mode before. In truth, it is nothing magical, just a sharp eye and keen instincts that let them make judgements and adjust them based upon the reactions of those they speak with.
Autumn females can summon spirits of the wind and earth, along with other creatures of Autumn. They excel at summoning the strange, thick fog and frost that defines Autumn days and nights to so many, the higher the strength, the thicker the fog and heavier the frost. The strongest of the Autumns (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Autumn no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Autumn, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Spring into an Autumn that will last at least a full day. They can also create fog and frost with their magic. The strongest of the Autumn males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Autumn.
Autumn Dusks of both genders are able to banish any light about them, though when they do so the area will take on everything that signifies a peaceful - or not so peaceful, depending on the mood of the dragon - autumn's dusk. Their's is the power of magic, permitting them to view and manipulate the magic of others, though it works best with magic of the Autumn, of wind, or of earth.
The Nights of Autumn are a nearly black red, studded with brilliant gold-white stars, and with wings of dark blue, studded with stars and dominated by a brilliant red moon. Their markings are "Autumn", being bright orange, yellow, and red in color. Autumn Nights are often seen as laid back, wistful creatures, always with a soft smile and an open wing to shelter those who wish it. Romantics to the very core, they look for the bright side of every situation, often looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses. That softness and romanticism are hardly all there is to them, though, and like the very season they represent, the Autumn Nights can become dangerous when pressed.
Autumn females can summon spirits of the wind and earth, along with other creatures of Autumn. They excel at summoning the strange, thick fog and frost that defines Autumn days and nights to so many, the higher the strength, the thicker the fog and heavier the frost. The strongest of the Autumns (grades 9-10) are able to create the impression of Autumn no matter what season it is. The males have spells that permit them to create the impression that it's Autumn, with the upper half of the spectrum able to turn even Spring into an Autumn that will last at least a full day. They can also create fog and frost with their magic. The strongest of the Autumn males (grades 9-10) can summon lesser creatures of the Autumn.
Autumn Nights of both genders are able to dim any light about them, until it takes on the soft light of an autumn's night, complete with brilliant harvest moon in the sky. Their's is the power of protection, and their protection magics are unrivaled by any but other Nights, especially during the autumn, or when the wind is strong, or when they ask of the earth to shelter them.