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dragonrider

A dragonrider is a fictional or folkloric figure who forms a close bond with a dragon and rides it in flight. In many fantasy settings, the rider and dragon share telepathic communication, coordinate in travel or combat, and the rider often serves as a scout, messenger, warrior, or guardian.

The concept has deep roots in myth and has been a staple of modern fantasy literature and

Notable examples include Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern, where riders form mental links with their dragons

In broader culture, the dragonrider archetype appears in various games, films, and television series, often exploring

media.
Dragonriders
are
frequently
depicted
as
part
of
organized
groups
or
orders,
with
training
that
ranges
from
bonding
with
a
dragon
at
hatchling
stages
to
intensive
aerial,
navigation,
and
combat
preparation.
The
relationship
between
rider
and
dragon
is
usually
mutual
and
highly
influential
on
a
character’s
standing
within
their
world.
to
defend
Pern
from
Thread.
Christopher
Paolini’s
Inheritance
Cycle
centers
on
Eragon
and
his
dragon
Saphira
and
their
quest-driven
partnership.
Cornelia
Funke’s
Dragon
Rider
(Der
Drachenreiter)
presents
a
separate
children’s
tale
about
humans
and
dragons
undertaking
a
perilous
journey
together.
themes
of
loyalty,
responsibility,
and
trust
between
species.
The
motif
remains
a
popular
and
adaptable
element
in
worldbuilding,
enabling
narratives
of
mentorship,
danger,
and
companionship
within
fantastical
settings.