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Dragons are quadrupedal and may be flightless or winged. Early dragons like Glaurung were wingless, while later ones, such as Smaug, had wings. Some dragons, called "Fire-drakes" or "Urulóki" in Quenya, can breathe fire. They have immense strength, subtle intelligence, a hypnotic "dragon-spell" power, and an obsession with treasure hoarding.
Their origin is not entirely clear. Melkor bred dragons during the First Age as powerful weapons, but he could not create life himself, only corrupt and manipulate what existed. Early attempts to use dragons in battle failed since they took a long time to mature.
Popular Dragons
Glaurung
The Father of Dragons, first Fire-drake, wingless but breathes fire, manipulates minds, and is central to The Children of Húrin story.
Ancalagon
The Black, the mightiest winged dragon bred by Morgoth, played a pivotal role in the War of Wrath. He was defeated and destroyed, marking the end of Morgoth's reign.
Scatha
A powerful but lesser known flightless dragon from the Grey Mountains, killed by Fram.
Smaug
The well-known winged fire-breathing dragon from The Hobbit, famous for hoarding the treasure of Erebor.
Dragons are described as slow to mature but extremely dangerous once grown. Their fire is dangerous. Their hypnotic dragon-spell is a form of magical influence over other beings.
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