Today, I’d like to introduce the white dragon, Ao Run.
As you may know, each dragon rules over a massive, boundless ocean. But the western region does not have a sea of it’s own. Legend has it that the Jade Emperor took pity on him and had carved out by the lightning, thunder, and storms to give him a rightful place. It is now known as Qinghai Lake or “The Blue Sea”.
Tigers, Elk, and Seal Teeth
It seemed very fitting to incorporate the tiger’s features into the design of Ao Run after Baihu, Mythical beast of the West. Ao Run's powerful head and stripes match the fading colors of autumn.
When building Ao Run's design, I really wanted to lean into his metal element. Some of the early sketches have him as a dragon with bladelike features. Ultimately, I decided to try a more organic form with animal inspiration. Have you seen a seal’s teeth before?
I thought their hard organic shapes as Ao Run’s spines and represent his element of metal.
Dragon Campaign Collaborators! For this campaign, we are thrilled to be working with Royarch! They are launching Dragonology: Garden Dragons right alongside ours. We've been longtime fans of the work and absolutely jumped at the chance to be able to work alongside them.
In pledging for both campaigns, you will receive each of our Collaboration Pins. Our half features a yellow dragon holding a peach for longevity. Their half holds a pomegranate, representing abundance.
