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THE ORIGIN CONTEST
Many thanks to hawk for creating The Origin Contest poster!
Have you ever wondered what the name Lambovian means? Maybe you've speculated about the reference behind Exterrean or the inspiration for Waterwalker. Based on the feedback from the DV communities and Rate a Dragon, eleven dragons that raised the most questions were selected for The Origin Contest. Choose the correct origin for each dragon from multiple-choice answers, and you could win 100 gems and an animated background with the special title 'The Origin Contest Winner' for your mini profile!
THE ORIGIN CONTEST RULES
1. Only one submission per person. If more than one entry is posted, the contestant will be disqualified.
2. Please post your answers on this thread only. If you have any questions or difficulty posting, feel free to message a staff member or post your questions on this thread (if you’re a guest, you won’t be able to message, so post your question).
3. Do not edit or delete your post. Posts that are edited will be void and users that delete and submit a new post will not be eligible to win.
4. You do not need to be a Forum member to enter the contest. Guests can post on the Forum, but we would love to have you aboard!
5. The five contestants who answer the most questions correctly will be declared the winners. If there’s a tie, the contestant who posted first wins.
6. The contest will conclude on Friday, December 29th at 14:00 UTC (daily reset). Winners will be announced on this thread on Monday, January 1st. The animated stars profile background and the title 'The Origin Contest Winner' will be added for 30 days. If you prefer to not have the background, please message me.
HOW TO PLAY THE ORIGIN CONTEST
1. In the below post there are questions about 11 different dragons with multiple choice answers.
2. Copy the questions and answers, and at the top of the thread to the right, click the Reply button.
3. The posting page will open. Paste the questions and answers in the reply box.
4. Delete all the answers you believe are incorrect, so only the correct answer remains (do not delete the letter in front of the answer).
5. When you’re done, click Create Post at the bottom of the reply box.
Last Edit: Dec 14, 2023 19:15:46 GMT -6 by adlerist
Copy the questions and answers in this post and paste it into a new post. Delete all the answers you believe are incorrect, so only the correct answer remains. Please do not delete the letter (A-E) in front of the the answer. When you’re done, click Create Post at the bottom of the reply box. I’ve included links to the dragons’ DV Wiki pages if you need to view them, and a link to Scorpionian’s animation.
A. Aisa means 'moonlike' B. named after Aisha, a colleague C. ice + a D. named after the artist’s cat E. None of the above
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
A. inspiration was from a fungus that infects ants turning them into zombies, and the design came from what a dragon with a parasite would look like and also Moon Presence B. inspired by the television series The Last of Us, and the design includes aspects from a Lovecraftian flower and Gorgons C. inspiration from Cordyceps fungus, and the design was developed by highlighting the parts of the dragon that are controlled (brain), and by whom (Whitbee) D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence E. None of the above
A. magical moon B. margarine + mentos C. silver moon D. magic + argentum E. None of the above
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus B. Hyperion does not relate to the number seven or 700 C. According to mythology, Hyperion is the father of the Sun, Moon, and Dawn, and can be considered the 7th element of the cosmos D. Hyperion’s form resembles the number seven E. None of the above
A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe C. Refers to a former colleague; the dragon was made for her as a parting gift D. Refers to the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, a band from Sleepy Hollow E. None of the above
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
A. Adinkra symbols B. Egyptian hieroglyphics C. Alchemist symbols D. Trypillian symbols/script E. None of the above
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
A. Creative interpretation by the artist depicting the scorpion’s venomous sting B. Malinalxochitl of Aztec mythology is the goddess of scorpions and desert insects who can cause hallucinations C. Depicts scorpions molting D. Refers to the Egyptian scorpion goddess Serket, who would protect a person from deadly stings with its ethereal powers E. None of the above
A. Divi is Hindu for very bright, glowing B. Divi is Telugu for sky, heaven C. Divinity, as in godliness D. Divine, as in beauty E. None of the above
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
A. Zerg Hydralisk + generic movie monsters B. Tyranids + centipedes C. Trygon + giant flying insects D. aliens + centipedes + bats E. None of the above
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn B. lily pads, crocodiles, giraffes, Aion, and Horizon Zero Dawn C. giraffes, sea creatures, Monster Hunter World, and Horizon Zero Dawn D. giraffes, mudskippers, Horizon Forbidden West, and Horizon Zero Dawn E. None of the above
A. cold + tundra B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore C. 'kitten' + 'cotton' string (cat’s favourite toy) D. jotun (jötunn), frost giants in Germanic mythology E. None of the above
12. Please provide your Friend ID _______ . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
Last Edit: Dec 14, 2023 14:20:38 GMT -6 by adlerist
Post by kaleni#0146 on Dec 14, 2023 9:26:26 GMT -6
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name? E. None of the above
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on? A. inspiration was from a fungus that infects ants turning them into zombies, and the design came from what a dragon with a parasite would look like and also Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to? D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700? A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean? A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on? C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away? C. Depicts scorpions molting
8. Where did the name Divi come from? D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? B. Tyranids + centipedes
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design? A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Down
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name? B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID Kaleni#0146. If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
C. According to mythology, Hyperion is the father of the Sun, Moon, and Dawn, and can be considered the 7th element of the cosmos
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
C. Depicts scorpions molting
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
A. Divi is Hindu for very bright, glowing
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
B. Tyranids + centipedes
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
B. lily pads, crocodiles, giraffes, Aion, and Horizon Zero Down
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID Mars#3923. If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thre
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
B. Malinalxochitl of Aztec mythology is the goddess of scorpions and desert insects who can cause hallucinations
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
D. aliens + centipedes + bats
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
B. lily pads, crocodiles, giraffes, Aion, and Horizon Zero Down
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID _______ . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
Post by nightshade117 on Dec 14, 2023 10:43:28 GMT -6
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name? E. None of the above
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on? D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to? D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700? E. None of the above
5. What does the name Lambovian mean? A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on? C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away? C. Depicts scorpions molting
8. Where did the name Divi come from? E. None of the above
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? C. Trygon + giant flying insects
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design? A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Down
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name? B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID _nightshade117#7799_ . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name? C. ice + a
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on? A. inspiration was from a fungus that infects ants turning them into zombies, and the design came from what a dragon with a parasite would look like and also Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to? D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away? A. Creative interpretation by the artist depicting the scorpion’s venomous sting
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? C. Trygon + giant flying insects
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
D. giraffes, mudskippers, Horizon Forbidden West, and Horizon Zero Down
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name? C. ice + a
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on? C. inspiration from Cordyceps fungus, and the design was developed by highlighting the parts of the dragon that are controlled (brain), and by whom (Whitbee)
3. What does the name Margento refer to? C. silver moon
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700? E. None of the above
5. What does the name Lambovian mean? B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on? C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away? C. Depicts scorpions molting
8. Where did the name Divi come from? D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? C. Trygon + giant flying insects
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design? A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Down
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name? B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID aicaid#6255 If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
Post by LarsenRocks on Dec 14, 2023 14:51:48 GMT -6
ian’s animation.
THE ORIGIN CONTEST: WINTER EDITION 2023
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name?
D. named after the artist’s cat
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
B. inspired by the television series The Last of Us, and the design includes aspects from a Lovecraftian flower and
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on? C. Alchemist
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
A. Creative interpretation by the artist depicting the scorpion’s venomous sting
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
B. Divi is Telugu for sky, heaven
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
E. None of the above
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
B. lily pads, crocodiles, giraffes, Aion, and Horizon Zero
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
C. 'kitten' + 'cotton' string (cat’s favourite toy)
12. Please provide your Friend ID _4705______ . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
Post by runningbrookk on Dec 14, 2023 16:10:43 GMT -6
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name? E. None of the above
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on? D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to? D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean? B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on? B. Egyptian hieroglyphics
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away? B. Malinalxochitl of Aztec mythology is the goddess of scorpions and desert insects who can cause hallucinations
8. Where did the name Divi come from? B. Divi is Telugu for sky, heaven
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? B. Tyranids + centipedes
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design? A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name? B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
Post by SirBlunderz on Dec 14, 2023 16:11:27 GMT -6
THE ORIGIN CONTEST: WINTER EDITION 2023
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name?
C. ice + a
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
A. inspiration was from a fungus that infects ants turning them into zombies, and the design came from what a dragon with a parasite would look like and also Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
A. magical moon
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
B. Hyperion does not relate to the number seven or 700
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
A. Creative interpretation by the artist depicting the scorpion’s venomous sting
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
B. Divi is Telugu for sky, heaven
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? D. aliens + centipedes + bats
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name? B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID 3505 . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
Post by gardenergulfie on Dec 14, 2023 16:41:59 GMT -6
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name?
B. named after Aisha, a colleague
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
E. None of the above
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
D. Trypillian symbols/script
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
B. Malinalxochitl of Aztec mythology is the goddess of scorpions and desert insects who can cause hallucinations
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
C. Divinity, as in godliness
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
A. Zerg Hydralisk + generic movie monsters
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
C. giraffes, sea creatures, Monster Hunter World, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
D. jotun (jötunn), frost giants in Germanic mythology
Post by Lady Redwolf on Dec 14, 2023 18:30:46 GMT -6
THE ORIGIN CONTEST: WINTER EDITION 2023
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name? C. ice + a
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on? C. inspiration from Cordyceps fungus, and the design was developed by highlighting the parts of the dragon that are controlled (brain), and by whom (Whitbee)
3. What does the name Margento refer to? D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700? A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean? B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on? C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away? D. Refers to the Egyptian scorpion goddess Serket, who would protect a person from deadly stings with its ethereal powers
8. Where did the name Divi come from? D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? A. Zerg Hydralisk + generic movie monsters
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design? A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name? B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID: Kai#9961 . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
Park Level: 180 {Max} | Team Iron Blossom 🌼 GCID: Lady Redwolf 🐺| Friend ID: Kai#9961
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
A. inspiration was from a fungus that infects ants turning them into zombies, and the design came from what a dragon with a parasite would look like and also Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
E. None of the above
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
E. None of the above
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
A. Zerg Hydralisk + generic movie monsters
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID _______ . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
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Post by mysterypanda000 on Dec 14, 2023 22:17:00 GMT -6
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name?
A. Aisa means 'moonlike'
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
B. Hyperion does not relate to the number seven or 700
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
C. Depicts scorpions molting
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
B. Divi is Telugu for sky, heaven
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
A. Zerg Hydralisk + generic movie monsters
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID DragonVale#4838462 . If you’re one of The Origin Contest winners, Deca Games will need your Friend ID to deliver the gems to your park. The gems will be added to your Gifts under the Social button. Winners are also announced on this thread.
Post by ImmortalPig on Dec 15, 2023 18:18:09 GMT -6
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name?
E. None of the above
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
D. Trypillian symbols/script
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
B. Malinalxochitl of Aztec mythology is the goddess of scorpions and desert insects who can cause hallucination
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
A. Zerg Hydralisk + generic movie monsters
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
B. lily pads, crocodiles, giraffes, Aion, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
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1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name? A. Aisa means 'moonlike'
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on? C. inspiration from Cordyceps fungus, and the design was developed by highlighting the parts of the dragon that are controlled (brain), and by whom (Whitbee)
3. What does the name Margento refer to? C. silver moon
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700? D. Hyperion’s form resembles the number seven
5. What does the name Lambovian mean? A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on? C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away? C. Depicts scorpions molting
8. Where did the name Divi come from? A. Divi is Hindu for very bright, glowing
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design? C. Trygon + giant flying insects
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design? A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name? B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
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Post by LilSlo#9372 on Dec 17, 2023 23:51:52 GMT -6
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name?
C. ice + a
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
D. inspired by the concept of The Last of Us, and the design was based on tentacled creatures like molluscs, Cthulhu, and a Halloween version of Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
A. magical moon
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
A. In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the seventh of the twelve Titans and is the offspring of Gaia and Uranus
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
A. Adinkra symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
A. Creative interpretation by the artist depicting the scorpion’s venomous sting
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
B. Divi is Telugu for sky, heaven
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
C. Trygon + giant flying insects
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
B. lily pads, crocodiles, giraffes, Aion, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
D. jotun (jötunn), frost giants in Germanic mythology
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2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
C. inspiration from Cordyceps fungus, and the design was developed by highlighting the parts of the dragon that are controlled (brain), and by whom (Whitbee)
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
E. None of the above
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
C. According to mythology, Hyperion is the father of the Sun, Moon, and Dawn, and can be considered the 7th element of the cosmos
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
B. Malinalxochitl of Aztec mythology is the goddess of scorpions and desert insects who can cause hallucinations
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
D. aliens + centipedes + bats
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
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2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based
C. inspiration from Cordyceps fungus, and the design was developed by highlighting the parts of the dragon that are controlled (brain), and by whom (Whitbee)
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
C. silver moon
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
B. Hyperion does not relate to the number seven or 700
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
A. Refers to Lambda Ophiuchi, a triple star system in the constellation of Ophiuchus
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
C. Depicts scorpions molting
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
D. Divine, as in beauty
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
C. Trygon + giant flying insects
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
A. egrets, water lilies, giraffes, mudfishes, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
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Post by sylviasylvester on Dec 26, 2023 10:18:55 GMT -6
THE ORIGIN CONTEST: WINTER EDITION 2023
1. What is the meaning behind Aisa’s name?
C. ice + a
2. For the Tickles dragon, what inspired the tentacle-controlling concept? And what is Tickles’ design based on?
A. inspiration was from a fungus that infects ants turning them into zombies, and the design came from what a dragon with a parasite would look like and also Moon Presence
3. What does the name Margento refer to?
D. magic + argentum
4. How does Hyperion, the 700th dragon, relate to the number 7 or 700?
E. None of the above
5. What does the name Lambovian mean?
B. Refers to Lambda, the symbol for the cosmological constant and the accelerating expansion of the universe
6. What are the writing/characters on Scribe’s design based on?
C. Alchemist symbols
7. What is the meaning behind Scorpionian’s animation when it becomes a blurry double vision and floats away?
B. Malinalxochitl of Aztec mythology is the goddess of scorpions and desert insects who can cause hallucinations
8. Where did the name Divi come from?
A. Divi is Hindu for very bright, glowing
9. What is the inspiration behind Exterrean’s 'hivemind' description and design?
A. Zerg Hydralisk + generic movie monsters
10. What was the inspiration behind Waterwalker’s concept and design?
B. lily pads, crocodiles, giraffes, Aion, and Horizon Zero Dawn
11. What is the origin of Kotun’s name?
B. Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat from Icelandic folklore
12. Please provide your Friend ID Sylvia#2033 (I’m on the donation plan lol).
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