Winchester hatchlings were usually harnessed by boys of 14 or so. Given the Winchester weighs between 2-3 tons, they do not commonly require a crew, and often fly with only their captain aboard. The hatchlings were allowed to fly around a bit before the meat was brought out for their first meal. As couriers, they tended to be used on the shorter routes, while Greylings flew the longer routes to Africa, India and the Americas.ĭue to the small size and speed of Winchester hatchlings, the eggs had to be hatched indoors, usually in a barn or similar structure. Winchesters were said to fly so fast that a cow grazing below would be blown off its feet, and the passenger would feel as if they were in danger of being blown off the dragon's back. This common grey-purple breed of lightweight dragon is known especially for its speed, and so mostly used for carrying dispatches and quick, harrying flank attacks. Native ancestor of the Greyling, this small dragon was once as common in Britain as the Yellow Reaper, but has been nearly hunted to extinction due to its terrible temper and habit of preying on livestock.
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