Punitive Dragon
CharacterA Punitive Dragon is the threat label that Wing Bind applies to a Dragonclad judged too dangerous to leave alone. Drawn from the BURN THE WITCH setting, the designation, written to mean Harmful Dragon, turns an otherwise protected individual into a target for elimination.
Overview
In the world of BURN THE WITCH, a Punitive Dragon, a term meaning Harmful Dragon, is a status the authorities of Reverse London can assign to a Dragonclad who has come to be seen as a grave danger to their society.
Mechanics
A Dragonclad is a person reshaped by long, close exposure to Dragons, as when Balgo Parks spent years alongside Shelby and was bitten while the creature wore its true form. Such people gain the ability to see Dragons, come to be counted as Dragons themselves, and so fall under Wing Bind's protection. The condition carries a hidden peril, though: their very presence draws powerful and hostile Dragons toward them. Should the governing Top of Horns rule that a particular Dragonclad poses a serious threat to Reverse London, that person is reclassified as a Punitive Dragon, which strips away their protection and marks them for pursuit by Wing Bind.
Notable Users
The label is one Wing Bind reserves specifically for Dragonclad, with the Top of Horns holding the authority to hand it down. It sits among the harsher classifications the organization uses for its most dangerous quarry, alongside terms such as the Wicked Dragons reserved for the ancient Märchens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dragon in Bleach?
Yes, dragons appear in BURN THE WITCH, a Bleach spinoff set in London where invisible Dragons take the place of the Hollows that trouble Japan. A Punitive Dragon is a designation given to a Dragonclad judged too dangerous within that world.
What is a Punitive Dragon?
A Punitive Dragon is a threat label that Wing Bind applies to a Dragonclad judged too dangerous to leave alone in BURN THE WITCH. The term is written to mean Harmful Dragon.
What is a Dragonclad in BURN THE WITCH?
A Dragonclad is a person reshaped by long, close exposure to Dragons, gaining the ability to see them and even being counted as a Dragon themselves. This grants them Wing Bind's protection, though it also draws powerful, hostile Dragons toward them.
Who decides if a Dragonclad becomes a Punitive Dragon?
The governing Top of Horns holds the authority to rule that a Dragonclad poses a serious threat to Reverse London, reclassifying them as a Punitive Dragon.
What happens to a Dragonclad once they are labeled a Punitive Dragon?
Once labeled a Punitive Dragon, a Dragonclad loses their protection and is marked for pursuit by Wing Bind, the organization that otherwise oversees Dragons in London.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
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