Dragons are genetically-engineered creatures on the planet Pern. They were developed by Kit Ping Yung from the native fire-lizards during the first year of Threadfall. Modern dragons range in size from 20 feet to 45 feet, and come in five colors. ((Anne mistakenly once wrote 'meters' but she has corected the size to be in feet.)) The telepathic bond between Rider and Dragon is very strong. A dragon inevitably suicides, by going between and not returning, if his or her Rider dies, and many Dragonriders - though by no means all - will likewise suicide upon the death of their Dragon. ABILITIES: