- "Your bodies will stay here, and your souls will travel. You have twenty-four hours to return to the portal."
"Or?"
"I sit patiently, waiting for you to come back. No, I eat you. I'm a fucking dragon. What did you expect?" - ―Hudson River Dragon and Julia Wicker
The Hudson River Dragon is the dragon that resides in the tunnels of the Hudson River in New York.
Biography[]
Living in New York[]
The Hudson River Dragon was named such after her choice of residence in New York City, where she began collecting a variety of items for her hoard in the city's sewers. During the research for Project Ganymede, the members of Free Trader Beowulf listed her as a potential source to interview for insight on how to contact the gods. [1]
Granting Passage[]
- "We seek passage to the Underworld, oh Ancient One."
"You seek to die."
"Uh, no, actually, we were hoping to come back after."
"Suit yourself. I require a gift." - ―Julia Wicker and the Hudson River Dragon
Hudson River Dragon speaks to Quentin and Julia.
Quentin Coldwater and Julia Wicker traveled to the Hudson River Dragon's nest in New York City to retrieve Wicker's Shade. Using Coldwater's baby teeth as payment to enter, the two requested passage to the Underworld, clarifying that they wanted to come back afterward. The Dragon agreed but required a gift for her service, and Coldwater said they'd get her anything she wanted, but the Dragon revealed that her gift was that button in Coldwater's pocket.
When Coldwater asked if he could use it again, even if briefly, but Dragon refused, stating that the "first door" was still open. After obtaining the button, the Dragon told Coldwater and Wicker that they would have twenty-four hours to return, otherwise she would eat their bodies, and blew a gust of smoke at them, separating their souls before sending them to the Underworld.[2]
Magic and Abilities[]
Magic[]
- Dragon Physiology: The Hudson River Dragon is a dragon, an ancient race of reptilian creatures that possess vast abilities.
- Longevity: The Hudson dragon is able to live for thousands of years before reaching full maturity.
- Fire Breathing: The Hudson dragon is able to generate fire within herself to exhale through her mouth. By breathing smoke at mortals, she can release their souls from their physical form, allowing them to travel to other dimensions, such as the Underworld.
- Amphibious Nature: The Hudson dragon is a water dragon, able to breathe both in air and water, and is capable of staying underwater as long as she likes without having to reemerge.
- Portal Creation: As a dragon, the Hudson River Dragon is able to create portals between dimensions. When consuming mortals, their souls are sent to the Underworld.