Source Dragon of Strength

Source Dragon of Strength

Strength

“We cannot get involved with mortal problems. It only poisons us and our powers. Weakens us!”

— The Source Dragon of Strength, "Casket of Bones"

Source Dragon of Strength
Information
Species	Source Dragon
Affiliation	Council of Sources (formerly)
Element	Golden Power Earth Metal Gravity Surface Tension Fusion
Habitat	Source Dragons' void
Gender	Male
Status	Alive
Family	Source Dragons (siblings)
First appearance	"The Battle of the Second Monastery" (vision; symbol) 71795 Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores (symbol)
Latest appearance	"Chaos Reigns" (symbol)
Voiced by	Michael Adamthwaite

The Source Dragon of Strength is one of the seven Source Dragons. Hence his name, he represents the source of Strength, serving as the foundation for all the Elemental Powers related to his source.

History

Background

The Source Dragon of Strength, among the seven Source Dragons, played a crucial role in maintaining balance across the realms. Each Source Dragon represented a unique source, with the Source Dragon of Strength specifically embodying strength. As a result, the emergence of Elemental Powers was influenced by the Source Dragons. On a fateful day, the First Spinjitzu Master approached the Source Dragon of Strength, along with his fellow dragons, and humbly implored them to willingly contribute their dragon energy. This request was made in order to create the Dragon Cores, which were instrumental in averting the Coalescence, an imminent event wherein all realms would merge into a single world, a consequence brought about by the immense power of the Source Dragons. The Source Dragon of Strength, along with the Source Dragon of Focus and another dragon, opposed the idea of relinquishing their energy to the First Spinjitzu Master. The decision was contentious, resulting in a divided vote until the Source Dragon of Balance cast the decisive vote, ultimately compelling Strength and the other Source Dragons to contribute their energy.

When Thunderfang, the dragon of Chaos, attacked the City of Temples after being rejected from the Council of Sources, the council decided to send the mortal avatar of the Source Dragon of Focus, the Arc Dragon of Focus to stop the Chaos dragon. After having completed its task, the avatar of the Focus Source Dragon was split into two halves, which were put into a deep slumber.

When the Merge occurred, the Source Dragon of Strength's influence over the Merged Realms allowed him to create two new Elemental Powers, Fusion and Surface Tension.

Dragons Rising, Season 2

Beyond the Phantasm Cave

The Source Dragon of Strength along with his companions summoned Lloyd to their void. Upon seeing the Green Ninja, the Source Dragon of Strength acknowledged Lloyd as an Elemental Master and asked about his Elemental Power, leading to the Source Dragon of Life declaring him as one of theirs and a descendant of the First Spinjitzu Master. The Source Dragon of Strength assured the Source Dragon of Motion that mortals posed no threat to them, even with the realms combined. The Source Dragon of Strength held a low opinion of Lloyd, but the Source Dragon of Energy disclosed that Lloyd served as a conduit for his Energy. The Source Dragon of Energy felt grateful to Lloyd for freeing him, so he asked the other five to reconsider their policy of not getting involved in human matters.

Dragons Rising, Season 3

Casket of Bones

Upon discovering Thunderfang's plans to become a Source Dragon after his death, the Source Dragons gathered to discuss their response. The Source Dragon of Strength argued against interfering in mortal affairs, out of fear that it would corrupt their essence and weaken their powers. In contrast, the Source Dragon of Motion insisted that Thunderfang represented a serious threat to their existence, regardless of the Strength Dragon's concerns. The Source Dragon of Life reminded them that their current troubles originated from aiding the First Spinjitzu Master and making their promise to him. The Source Dragon of Strength recalled his opposition to granting any gifts of any kind to the First Spinjitzu Master, while the Source Dragon of Motion noted that the decision had been contentious, ultimately influenced by the late Source Dragon of Balance. The Source Dragon of Motion suggested summoning the Arc Dragon of Focus, the only one capable of defeating Thunderfang permanently. However, the Source Dragon of Focus hesitated, prompting the Source Dragon of Motion to remind them that mortals could potentially summon them without their help. The Source Dragon of Strength dismissed this idea as impossible, but the Source Dragon of Motion disagreed saying mortals could awaken the Arc Dragon of Focus by awakening the two halves and focus upon soul energy. It was at this moment that the Source Dragon of Strength noticed Lloyd eavesdropping on their conversation, causing a sudden disruption in his vision.

Chaos Reigns

The ninja’s decision to awaken the Arc Dragon of Focus against Thunderfang resulted in a fallout. Along with Life and Focus, Strength were angry the Ninja dare command the Focus's personal avatar without their consent and withdrew from the Council, leaving only Motion, Flow, and Energy behind. Motion defended the Ninja's actions from Flow that while improper it had spared the council from Thunderfang's wrath. But Energy grieved the price of that decision, as without Focus, Life, and Strength, the balance of Elemental Power unraveled, casting all Elemental Masters into impending chaos. Flow warned that their broken unity had betrayed the vow they once made to the First Spinjitzu Master.

Other appearances and mentions

Fallen Wishes

Ras disclosed to Arin that during his tenure in Imperium, he successfully managed to contain the Source Dragon of Energy with the assistance of the Imperians. However, he was unable to contain the Source Dragon of Strength, as the Imperians lacked the capacity to manage two Source Dragons simultaneously. Consequently, this limitation prevented him from using the Icon of the Source Dragon of Strength to summon them.

The Shatter Dragon

During his confrontation with the ninja, Thunderfang inquired about Lloyd's role as a conduit. Upon speculating that Lloyd might be linked to the Source Dragon of Motion, Thunderfang suggested that the Green Ninja could be the conduit for the Source Dragon of Strength, labeling the latter as self-obsessed.

Personality

The Source Dragon of Strength seems to be respected by his other fellow Source Dragons, and seems to have a good relationship with them. He becomes quite annoyed and unmotivated to help when it comes to mortal affairs. When Lloyd was summoned, he showed little interest towards him, apparently seeing nothing special in him; they all however agreed to help Lloyd when the Source Dragon of Energy begged them to aid Lloyd, like he helped him get free from his captivity back in Imperium. He is described by Thunderfang to be self-obsessed. He is also pathologically altruistic, believing that helping mortals will only taint his and the other Source Dragons’ powers. Additionally, he seems to be slightly nihilistic, as he agreed with Focus on immediately withdrawing from mortal affairs, despite knowing Thunderfang would destroy the world, including them and chose to leave the Council of Sources alongside Focus and Life when the Arc Dragon of Focus was awakened against their will despite knowing that could throw reality into chaos.

Abilities

• Transcendent Dragon Physiology - As a Source Dragon, the Source Dragon of Strength is a dragon of godlike power that exist beyond concepts like Time, Space, Reality, and Dimensionality unless he takes his mortal form, and is comparable to Greek gods in terms of power and abilities.
  • Immortality - As a Source Dragon, he cannot be killed unless he takes on his mortal form.
  • Retrocognition - As a Source Dragon, his capable of viewing and perceiving the past.
  • Precognition - As a Source Dragon, his capable of viewing and perceiving the future.
  • Megethoskinesis - As a Source Dragon, he can change his size at his own will.
  • Strength Embodiment - As the Source Dragon of Strength, he embodies the strength in the Merged Realms.
  • Telepathy - Similar to few other dragons, the Source Dragon of Strength possesses the ability to communicate with other beings by using telepathic powers.
  • Draco-Ergokinesis - As a Source Dragon, the Source Dragon of Strength is capable of manipulating his dragon energy.
    • Elemental Creation/Linkage - By embodying Strength, the Source Dragon of Strength serves as the foundation of various Elemental Powers, with his energy being integral to the source of Strength. He is connected to several Elemental Powers of which they is the source, including Golden Power (with his siblings), Earth, Metal, Gravity, Surface Tension, and Fusion as well as those that could have been developed by mortals through the Strength source. Furthermore, his withdrawal from the Council of Sources leads to a disconnection for Elemental Masters, who may possess powers derived from Strength or otherwise, thereby diminishing his access to their Elemental Powers.
    • Sparks - Like all dragons with a high level of dragon energy, the Source Dragon of Strength has the ability to share his energy to an Elemental Master. By being a Source Dragon, he can also designate the Elemental Master to act as a conduit for his dragon power.
      • Elemental Power Augmentation - By sharing his dragon energy with an Elemental Master, Strength can increase their powers.
      • Power Bestowal - By sharing his dragon energy with mortals, Strength can bestow some of his abilities to them.
        • Dynamikinesis Bestowal - By allowing mortals to use his dragon energy, the Source Dragon of Strength can grant them the power to use Strength.
        • Precognition Bestowal - Conduits of the Source Dragon of Strength gain their power of precognition in the form of visions of their future.
  • Dimensiokinesis/Realm Manipulation - The Source Dragon is endowed with all the characteristic abilities and attributes of a typical member of their species, thereby conferring upon his a position of immense power and influence over the realms.
    • Dimensional Travel - The Source Dragon has the ability to travel dimensions to hide and transport himself and other living beings he takes with him.

Relationships

Allies Source Dragons (siblings) Source Dragon of Balance (deceased) Source Dragon of Energy (formerly) Source Dragon of Flow (formerly) Source Dragon of Focus Source Dragon of Life Source Dragon of Motion (formerly) Arc Dragon of Focus First Spinjitzu Master (conduit) Lloyd Garmadon (formerly)

Enemies Thunderfang

Appearances

Sets

• 71795 Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores (symbol)

Ninjago: Dragons Rising

Season 1

• 10. "The Battle of the Second Monastery" (vision; symbol)
• 11. "The Temple of the Dragon Cores" (symbol)
• 20. "The Power Within" (symbol)

Season 2

• 23. "Beyond the Phantasm Cave" (symbolic form)
• 31. "The Shape of Motion" (symbol)

Season 3

• 46. "Fallen Wishes" (mentioned)
• 50. "The Shatter Dragon" (mentioned)
• 54. "Casket of Bones" (symbolic form)
• 60. "Chaos Reigns" (mentioned)

Gallery

Season 1

The Source Dragon of Strength's insignia pictured on Cole's Merge suit.

Season 2

Insignia pictured on Cole's Tournament of Sources

Season 3

Insignia pictured on Cole's Storm suit.

Translations

Language	Name
Chinese (Simplified)	力量源龙
Dutch	Brondraak van Kracht
Finnish	Voiman lähdelohikäärmee
French	Dragon Source de la Force
German	Quelldrache der Stärke
Hungarian	Az Erő Eredendő Sárkánya
Italian	Drago-Sogente della Forza
Polish	Smok Źródła Siły
Portuguese (Brazil)	Dragão Matriz da Força
Spanish (Latin America)	Dragón Fuente de la Fuerza
Ukrainian	Джерело Дракон Сили
Turkish	Güç Kaynak Ejderhası