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The '''Dragon Campaign''' was a legendary war between humans and Winglies. After much suffering, the oppressed rose up to sever the chains of fate that bound them. The world was forever changed, as Winglies were unseated from their superiority.
The '''Dragon Campaign''' was a legendary war of liberation where several oppressed races rose up against their [[Wingly]] rulers. Widespread death and destruction were inflicted on both sides until the Royal Capital of [[Kadessa]] was razed by the [[Dragoon|Dragoons]] ending the war. With the Winglies defeated, the remaining races obtained their freedom although [[Dragon|Dragons]] seemingly vanished. Even 11,682 years later, there are many who still know about the war and several books make reference to it. As a result of losing the war, the surviving Winglies offered three [[Divine Moon Objects]] as a peace offering. The [[Humans]] would go on to create the three countries of [[Serdio]], [[Tiberoa]], and [[Mille Seseau]], with each keeping one of these relics under the guard of their Royals. Their previous nation of [[Gloriano]] was largely reduced to an uninhabitable wasteland later known as the [[Death Frontier]].<ref>''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.404.</ref>


== History ==
==History==
Some time after the birth of Winglies from the [[Divine Tree]], a significant portion of them began to treat other species as inferior. Many species were subjugated, even to the point of being forced to fight each other to the death in a coliseum within [[Kadessa]]. Eventually, a human named [[Diaz]] found the courage to stand in defiance to his oppressors. He began rallying fellow humans to his cause, gathering in numbers and inciting rebellion. During a speech at [[Fort Magrad]], he formally declared war on the Winglies.  
===The Age of Winglies, more than ~11,000 years ago===
After their birth from the [[Divine Tree]], the majority of Winglies began to treat other species as inferior. Many were subjugated, even to the point of being forced to fight each other to the death in a coliseum within Kadessa. A Human named [[Diaz]] rallied the oppressed races to join his cause and incite rebellion. During a speech at [[Fort Magrad]] addressing the Liberation Army, he formally declared war on the Winglies. The Moderate Wingly faction headed by [[Charle]] Frahma aided the Liberation Army, showcasing the political divide amongst Winglies at the time.


At some point, [[Vellweb]] became the capital for the oppressed. Diaz gathered more and more victims and their training began. This would become the foundation for the Liberation Army. However, regular warriors would not be enough.
===The Dragon Campaign, ~11,000 years ago===
As Diaz's influence spread, his resistance movement grew into a holy empire known as [[Gloriano]].<ref name="LoDOG">''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.421.</ref> There, humanity discovered that the eyes of Dragons combined into one at the moment of death and could be taken at that critical moment.<ref name="LoDOG" /> This crystallization of a Dragon's power came to be known as a [[Dragoon|Dragoon Spirit]]. Those recognized by such gems gained the ability to fly, cast powerful spells, and command Dragons. Known as [[Dragoon|Dragoons]], these warriors and their Dragons bolstered the rebellion's forces to threaten the Winglies.


Eventually, humans discovered a secret about [[Dragons]]. Specifically, they learned that when Dragons die their eyes merge into a singular gem. If harvested at the moment of a Dragon's death, the [[Dragoon Spirit]] is activated and can be used by sentient wielders who can tame the beast within. This discovery gave the rebellion the power they needed to rival the magical prowess of Winglies and obtain their freedom. Thus it became known as the Dragon Campaign.
As a countermeasure, Winglies manipulated [[Virage]] to serve as soldiers and fashioned two potent magical artifacts known as the [[Goods#dragonblocker|Dragon Black Staff]] and [[Equipment#dragonbuster|Dragon Buster]]. Despite these additions, countless Winglies died over the course of the war.  


Winglies found this to be a serious threat, but had already harnessed the magical power of the Virage Embryo via the [[Crystal Sphere]]. They also learned how to spawn Virage at will without birthing the embryo, using them as an answer to the rebellion's newfound Dragoons and Dragons. Led by Diaz, Dragoons would fight alongside the Liberation Army, bringing the war to the five floating cities of the Winglies as well as the floating mobile fortress [[Flanvel]]. One by one, each would fall, until the last battle at Kadessa.  
Within [[Vellweb]], the capital of Gloriano, seven towers were constructed to honor the Dragoons who were spearheading the war effort.  


There, in the final battle, Dragoons would fight many Virage as well as at least one Super Virage in their effort to sack the capital. [[Kanzas]] would sacrifice himself to clear the latter, as the others pressed on. [[Rose|Rose's]] vassal Dragon, [[Michael]], was present to defeat many Virage in aerial melee combat as well as using a special laser to eliminate several at once. Meanwhile, [[Zieg]] would engage the dictator [[Melbu Frahma]] directly - his Dragoon form against Melbu's Crystal Sphere and Dragon Buster. Zieg struck a fatal blow, but in that moment Melbu would petrify Zieg and embed his essence within the Dragoon Spirit in a last-ditch effort to survive. They both fell, as Kadessa finally began to destabilize and crumble. The Crystal Sphere would also be broken, releasing the soul of the 108th fruit to begin a tragic new cycle in search of [[Moon Child|Moon Children]].
Led by [[Zieg Feld]], the seven Dragoons brought down the floating mobile fortress [[Tower of Flanvel|Flanvel]] and targeted five floating cities of the Winglies: the Magical City [[Aglis]], the Birth City [[Deningrad|Crystal Palace]], the Death City [[Mayfil]], the Law City [[Zenebatos]], and the Royal Capital [[Kadessa]]. After successfully felling the first four cities, they began their final assault on Kadessa. [[Rose|Rose's]] vassal Dragon, [[Michael]], defeated several Virage in aerial melee with a beam of Darkness magic. Most of the Dragoons lost their lives in the attack on Kadessa.
* [[Kanzas]] self-destructed in an attempt to destroy a [[S Virage|Super Virage]].
* [[Belzac]] held back a collapsing building to protect [[Shirley]] even with a Virage's finger impaling his chest.
* [[Shirley]] sought to avenge Belzac's imminent death, and attacked the Virage only to be caught in the explosion of its magical attack and hers colliding.
* How [[Damia]] and [[Syuveil]] died is not revealed.
Around the same time, Zieg mortally wounded the Wingly dictator [[Melbu Frahma]] despite the latter wielding the Dragon Buster. Although Melbu initially drew endless magical power from the [[Crystal Sphere]], it was broken during the battle. This released the soul of the 108th fruit allowing it to transmigrate into a Human vessel every 108 years, beginning the legend of the [[Moon Child]]. Melbu embedded his own soul into the [[Goods#reddragonds|Red-Eye Dragoon Spirit]] and cast a petrifying curse upon Zieg turning him to stone. The fall of the royal capital and the death of the Wingly dictator signaled the end of the war.


As the city fell, Belzac stopped a structure from crushing himself and Shirley. However, he could not escape as a Virage had impaled his entire chest. Thanks to his Dragoon power and sheer will, Belzac managed to keep the column up as long as he could. The Virage began charging its primary laser, whereby Shirley knocked a magical arrow aimed in that direction. Zieg's petrification overtakes him, as he utters his final words and tells Rose to save herself. The Dragon Campaign would result in a victory for humans and all oppressed species, but at great cost.
===References===

Latest revision as of 00:49, 1 July 2026

The Dragon Campaign was a legendary war of liberation where several oppressed races rose up against their Wingly rulers. Widespread death and destruction were inflicted on both sides until the Royal Capital of Kadessa was razed by the Dragoons ending the war. With the Winglies defeated, the remaining races obtained their freedom although Dragons seemingly vanished. Even 11,682 years later, there are many who still know about the war and several books make reference to it. As a result of losing the war, the surviving Winglies offered three Divine Moon Objects as a peace offering. The Humans would go on to create the three countries of Serdio, Tiberoa, and Mille Seseau, with each keeping one of these relics under the guard of their Royals. Their previous nation of Gloriano was largely reduced to an uninhabitable wasteland later known as the Death Frontier.[1]

History

The Age of Winglies, more than ~11,000 years ago

After their birth from the Divine Tree, the majority of Winglies began to treat other species as inferior. Many were subjugated, even to the point of being forced to fight each other to the death in a coliseum within Kadessa. A Human named Diaz rallied the oppressed races to join his cause and incite rebellion. During a speech at Fort Magrad addressing the Liberation Army, he formally declared war on the Winglies. The Moderate Wingly faction headed by Charle Frahma aided the Liberation Army, showcasing the political divide amongst Winglies at the time.

The Dragon Campaign, ~11,000 years ago

As Diaz's influence spread, his resistance movement grew into a holy empire known as Gloriano.[2] There, humanity discovered that the eyes of Dragons combined into one at the moment of death and could be taken at that critical moment.[2] This crystallization of a Dragon's power came to be known as a Dragoon Spirit. Those recognized by such gems gained the ability to fly, cast powerful spells, and command Dragons. Known as Dragoons, these warriors and their Dragons bolstered the rebellion's forces to threaten the Winglies.

As a countermeasure, Winglies manipulated Virage to serve as soldiers and fashioned two potent magical artifacts known as the Dragon Black Staff and Dragon Buster. Despite these additions, countless Winglies died over the course of the war.

Within Vellweb, the capital of Gloriano, seven towers were constructed to honor the Dragoons who were spearheading the war effort.

Led by Zieg Feld, the seven Dragoons brought down the floating mobile fortress Flanvel and targeted five floating cities of the Winglies: the Magical City Aglis, the Birth City Crystal Palace, the Death City Mayfil, the Law City Zenebatos, and the Royal Capital Kadessa. After successfully felling the first four cities, they began their final assault on Kadessa. Rose's vassal Dragon, Michael, defeated several Virage in aerial melee with a beam of Darkness magic. Most of the Dragoons lost their lives in the attack on Kadessa.

  • Kanzas self-destructed in an attempt to destroy a Super Virage.
  • Belzac held back a collapsing building to protect Shirley even with a Virage's finger impaling his chest.
  • Shirley sought to avenge Belzac's imminent death, and attacked the Virage only to be caught in the explosion of its magical attack and hers colliding.
  • How Damia and Syuveil died is not revealed.

Around the same time, Zieg mortally wounded the Wingly dictator Melbu Frahma despite the latter wielding the Dragon Buster. Although Melbu initially drew endless magical power from the Crystal Sphere, it was broken during the battle. This released the soul of the 108th fruit allowing it to transmigrate into a Human vessel every 108 years, beginning the legend of the Moon Child. Melbu embedded his own soul into the Red-Eye Dragoon Spirit and cast a petrifying curse upon Zieg turning him to stone. The fall of the royal capital and the death of the Wingly dictator signaled the end of the war.

References

  1. ↑ Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook, (ASCII, 2000), p.404.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook, (ASCII, 2000), p.421.
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