Source Dragons | Dragons |
The Source Dragons are a mysterious group of immensely powerful dragons that exist beyond the mortal plane, functioning as a council. They all possess godlike abilities to interact with the realms, maintaining equilibrium by using their life force. They embody abstract concepts that are fundamental to the universe, and are the source of all Elemental Powers that exist.
There used to be seven Source Dragons until one of them was killed before the Merge.
History[]
Background[]
Being the source of all elemental power, they predate Firstbourne,[1] having existed for an extremely long time. At some point in the past, the First Spinjitzu Master sought the assistance of the Source Dragons, requesting a portion of their potent dragon energy. Their energy was harnessed to forge three Dragon Cores, instrumental in maintaining the separation between realms. However, in the passage of centuries, a Source Dragon was killed while shortly after, the Imperians, under the influence of Ras, managed to apprehend the Source Dragon of Energy thanks to their technology. Driven by their desire to seize dominion over the realms, Imperium aimed to capture the remaining Source Dragons.[2][3]
Dragons Rising, Season 1[]
During the dragons' escape from Imperium, Lloyd and Zane discovered the Source Dragon of Energy being held captive to power the entire Kingdom of Imperium. They tried to free him, but the Source Dragon forbid them, as doing so now would put the Merged Realms at risk. To let the other dragons escape, the captive Source Dragon offered Lloyd to let him transfer some of his dragon power to the Green Ninja, allowing him to activate the portal gate. After stopping the merge storm with the Dragon Cores, Lloyd goes back to Imperium and uses all three cores to free the Source Dragon held captive. After being freed, the dragon seemingly disappears into thin air.
Dragons Rising, Season 2[]
Following his release, the Source Dragon of Energy informed the other Source Dragons of his newfound freedom at the hands of Lloyd. Seeking guidance in the ninja's quest to counter Shatterspin, Lloyd requested a vision from the Source Dragons. In response, the Source Dragons summoned him to their void. However, their opinions of Lloyd varied. The Source Dragon of Life acknowledged Lloyd as an Elemental Master of Energy. On the other hand, the Source Dragons of Motion and Strength held a more skeptical view of Lloyd. The former sensed a potential threat emanating from him, while the latter dismissed him as insignificant. Despite the mixed opinions, the Source Dragon of Energy recounted Lloyd's crucial role as a conduit for his life force, underscoring his significance. He emphasized Lloyd's uniqueness as a mortal and his plea for assistance. Realizing the debt owed to Lloyd for his role in freeing the Source Dragon of Energy, the Source Dragon of Motion ultimately relented. In a gesture of support, she granted Lloyd a vision of Egalt and his domain, hinting that the Dragon Masters could aid the ninja in his mission.
After the murder of three Arc Dragons, the Source Dragon of Motion became aware of the tragedy through her connection with the fallen dragons, shared with the Life Source Dragon. Understanding the strong bond between Lloyd and the Source Dragons, she felt compelled to warn him about the threat posed by the killers and to seek justice for the slain dragons. Worried about the increasing danger to the Source Dragons, she listened as Lloyd mentioned the map the late Matriarch of the Mountain Dragons had carried. The Motion Source Dragon immediately recognized it as a map to the City of Temples. She explained that the Tournament of the Sources was crucial, and Lloyd’s participation was key to uncovering the identity of the killers and seeking justice.
After the Tournament ended, the Source Dragon of Motion appeared before Lloyd. He felt he had failed, expressing regret for not meeting her expectations. But she reassured him that the real purpose of the Tournament was to reveal the identity of the killers—the Forbidden Five. Though the Forbidden Five had escaped, she praised Lloyd for uncovering their names and for preventing Ras from reaching the Source Dragons. The Motion Source Dragon reminded him that, though the killers were still at large, their plans had been set back, and Lloyd had protected the Source Dragons. She encouraged him not to doubt himself, pointing out that while Sora won the Tournament, Lloyd had proven himself worthy of the Source Dragons' gifts. Because of this, the Source Dragons now owed him a debt—a debt they would honor. To mark their bond, she gave him a Dragon Icon made from her scale and told him to call upon her in times of true need. With that, she left, leaving Lloyd with her promise of help whenever he required it.
Abilities[]
- Sparks - Like other powerful dragons, such as the Arc Dragons[4] and Riyu, Source Dragons can bestow dragon power upon Elemental Masters. This allows recipients to tap into powers usually exclusive to dragons using dragon energy. However, in contrast to regular dragons, when a Source Dragon shares its energy with an Elemental Master, they serves as a conduit for that Source Dragon and their energy.
- Telepathy - Similar to few other dragons, Source Dragons possess the ability to communicate with other beings by using telepathic powers.
- Dimensiokinesis - Source Dragons hold a position of significant power and influence over the realms. They are intricately linked to the Merge, an event that resulted in the fusion of all the realms into one. In "The Battle of the Second Monastery," it was suggested that capturing a Source Dragon could have resulted in the realms' destruction if it hadn't been confined in a sphere limiting its powers. As Ras implied, the Source Dragons possess equal potency in control over the realms, indicating that just one could be enough to control them.
- Dimension Destruction - They are also capable of destroying entire realms.
- Omnicide - Destruction of a realm would result in the death of all life in it.
- Dimensional Rift creation - As demonstrated by the Dragon Cores, objects wrought from pure condensed Source Dragon power, the Source Dragons are capable of tearing rifts in the fabric of reality, exposing the Ethereal Divide. These rifts are identical to MergeQuakes.
- Dimensional Travel - The Source Dragons, like other dragons, can travel between dimensions and can bring living beings with them.
- Dimension Destruction - They are also capable of destroying entire realms.
- Retrocognition - Source Dragons are capable of viewing and perceiving the past.
- Precognition - Source Dragons are capable of viewing and perceiving the future.
- Size Manipulation - Source Dragons can change the size of their mortal form at their own will.
- Concept Embodiment - Each Source Dragon represents and embodies a concept, such as energy, motion, strength, or life.
- Immortality - The Source Dragons cannot be killed unless they take on their mortal form.[5]
Known Source Dragons[]
- Source Dragon of Energy
- Source Dragon of Motion
- Source Dragon of Strength
- Source Dragon of Life
- Unknown Source Dragon (deceased)
- Unknown Source Dragon (blue symbol)
- Unknown Source Dragon (white symbol)
Appearances[]
Sets[]
Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]
Season 1[]
- 2. "The Merge: Part 2" (partially)
- 7. "Mindless Beasts" (mentioned)
- 10. "The Battle of the Second Monastery"
- 11. "The Temple of the Dragon Cores" (symbols)
- 18. "Absolute Power" (flashback)
- 19. "We Are All Dragons"
- 20. "The Power Within"
Season 2[]
- 21. "The Blood Moon" (dream; symbols)
- 23. "Beyond the Phantasm Cave"
- 24. "Force From the East" (mentioned)
- 27. "Fugitives From Madness" (mentioned)
- 30. "Rising Ninja" (vision; symbols)
- 31. "The Shape of Motion"
- 32. "Enter the City of Temples" (flashback)
- 33. "They Gather for the Feast" (pictured)
- 34. "Inside the Maze" (mentioned)
- 35. "United We Fall" (mentioned)
- 38. "Clues and Suspects" (dream)
- 40. "Elements of Betrayal"
Trivia[]
- In "TEAM MECH OR TEAM DRAGON?!," it was suggested that the Source Dragons are made out of source energy.
- The Crowns of Horns/symbols of six of the seven Source Dragons are renowned for being based on the Elemental Powers used by the six main ninja, who each has a Source Dragon symbol that represents their respective element on their Merge and Tournament suits. The similarity appears to showcase the origin of the Elemental Powers, which were said be derived from the Source Dragons themselves.
- According to Chris "Doc" Wyatt, these symbols do not strictly represent the Elemental Powers.[6]
- The symbol used for the blue Source Dragon looks like that of Water, but it is not linked to the Elemental Power. Instead, Water is associated with the Source Dragon of Motion.[7]
- Despite looking like Elemental Powers, the symbols/horns actually correspond to a concept specific to each Source Dragon.[8]
- However, the Source Dragon of Motion who has a symbol resembling fire is indeed the source of Fire, and the Source Dragon of Life, who has the symbol and the horns that resemble Energy, claimed that Lloyd, the Master of Energy, was "one of theirs", implying there is some form of connection between each individual concept of the Source Dragons and its corresponding Elemental Power used by the ninja.
- This is further supported by the fact that Roby called Lloyd "Master of Life" during the Tournament of Sources.
- However, the Source Dragon of Motion who has a symbol resembling fire is indeed the source of Fire, and the Source Dragon of Life, who has the symbol and the horns that resemble Energy, claimed that Lloyd, the Master of Energy, was "one of theirs", implying there is some form of connection between each individual concept of the Source Dragons and its corresponding Elemental Power used by the ninja.
- According to Chris "Doc" Wyatt, these symbols do not strictly represent the Elemental Powers.[6]
- According to Kevin Burke, the reason the Matriarch of the Mountain Dragons was pictured in a scroll that mentioned Source Dragons is that the drawing is just a representation of one since Source Dragons were believed to be myths and few have barely seen a Source Dragon. This is similar to depictions of gods from mythology.[9]
- One of the interpreted depictions of the Source Dragons is them as a seven-headed dragon.[10]
- In "The Temple of the Dragon Cores," a reference is made to the existence of seven Source Dragons. Nevertheless, the implications of this information on Riyu remain uncertain, as LEGO.com alluded to Riyu being a Source Dragon or possess similar powers, despite coming from a herd of normal dragons.[11]
- The seven Source Dragons are likely the most powerful beings shown thus far in the show, capable of destroying entire realms.
- The relationship between the Oni and the Source Dragons and whether or not their power over Destruction come from them is currently unknown.
- In a soundtrack for Dragons Rising Season 2, they are collectively referred to as the "Source Dragon Council".[12]
- The Source Dragons are the oldest known characters in the series, having always existed.
- Source Dragons can have multiple Conduits.[13]
- The death of one of the Source Dragons was hinted at "The Battle of the Second Monastery" when the Source Dragon symbols appeared before Lloyd, in which, according to Chris "Doc" Wyatt, was intentional that the seventh Source Dragon symbol was absent.[14]
- When asked how the seven Source Dragons came into being, Chris "Doc" Wyatt replied that no one can answer that.[15]
- Order, Harmony, and Stability are not accurate names for the three unknown Source Dragons.[16]
- When asked if the Source Dragons created the realms, Chris "Doc" Wyatt replied "Sort of".[17]
- When asked if Chris "Doc" Wyatt would reveal the list of which elements belong to which specific source, once the names of all the Source Dragons are known, he replied that a future book would probably contain the list.[17]
Gallery[]
Members[]
LEGO model[]
In Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]
Season 1[]
Season 2[]
Translations[]
Language | Name |
---|---|
Chinese (Simplified) | 起源龙 |
Czech | Zdrojoví draci |
Finnish | Lähdelohikäärmeet |
French | Dragons Source |
German | Quelldrachen |
Hungarian | Eredendő sárkány |
Norwegian | Kildedrager |
Polish | Smok Źródła |
Portuguese (BRA) | Dragões Matriz |
Portuguese (POR) | Dragões Originais |
Spanish (LA) | Dragones Fuente |
Ukrainian | Дракони-джерела |
Turkish | Kaynak Ejderhaları |
References[]
- ↑ https://x.com/otherland71/status/1714046368036368794?s=46&t=peBKUn1k8gxJDJ38zxdSOQ
- ↑ "Mindless Beasts"
- ↑ "The Temple of the Dragon Cores"
- ↑ https://x.com/otherland71/status/1678539409686417408
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lbq7zuzf6k2q
- ↑ https://x.com/otherland71/status/1757179215211073810
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lbfl2eyrgc24
- ↑ "Beyond the Phantasm Cave" (credits)
- ↑ https://x.com/kevinburke20/status/1678406826012942344
- ↑ "They Gather for the Feast"
- ↑ File:Dragons Rising Description.jpeg & File:Who is in Dragons Rising description.jpeg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTaLoh7dzg0
- ↑ https://x.com/otherland71/status/1814073150260531388
- ↑ https://x.com/otherland71/status/1757455979954979284
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3lcbiezpzv22c
- ↑ https://bsky.app/profile/tallbrainstein066.bsky.social/post/3lced2qtloc2a
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 https://bsky.app/profile/docwyattbeyond.bsky.social/post/3ld5dnh35a223