The dragon is a fantasy animal made up by humans to explain things that people could not understand. In stories dragons are often defeated by the heroes. Dragons can usaully fly and breath fire. Dragonriders were people or elfs that had the assignment to protect the people. In China the dragon is also really popular. The Chinese dragon has a whole other meaning and look and feel. Chinese dragons are cheerful, wise and curious. In the Chinese zodiac the dragon is the only mythical creature among the twelve animals, and it stands for strength and good luck. Color the scales with a gradient from dark to light and make the fire glow in yellow, orange and red.