![]() Irregularly sized spikes continue along the breadth of the shoulders and then dwindle down to a single row along the back and dorsal aspect of the tail. A large flaring crown of spikes fan out from the back of the head. Situated between and around the eyes are a collection of short, almost antennae-like spikes that can vibrate rapidly. They have two large eyes that can come in one to two colors. ![]() They have a flat, almost hominid shaped face with a wide mouth and pink interior that has somewhat flexible lips. There have been no examples of juvenile Bewilderbeasts portrayed in the DreamWorks Dragons media thus far.Īdult Bewilderbeasts are incredibly massive four-legged dragons with a pair of gigantic, tusks protruding from the sides of their heads similar to that of an elephant. A human can easily lift and carry a Bewilderbeast egg, with it perhaps not being longer than about two feet end to end when observed in the hands of an adult human. The egg is quite small relative to the size the dragon inside will become. It is unknown whether the colors of the spikes reflect the colors of the hatchling inside. The egg of the Bewilderbeast is oval, snow white, and covered in small red-brown spikes that resemble those on an adult Bewilderbeast's face and back. Drago's was bumpier and darker, with blunter horns. Though both dragons had a similar texture, Valka's was intended to be 'cleaner' and 'purer' in terms of color. The skin was designed to resemble a somewhat rocky, coral-like texture. ĭue to the close-ups on the Bewilderbeast, it was especially hard for animators to animate the skin realistically. Our main challenge was to create textures that worked in ultra close-up to reveal his coral-like amphibian skin and in wide shots to underscore his imposing scale. The Bewilderbeast was a huge undertaking due to its colossal size and how close the camera gets to him. Various concept arts explore different dimensions of the Bewilderbeasts' jaws, frills, and horns. The team also spent a lot of time on the Bewilderbeasts' horns. The Bewilderbeast originally could shoot fire, but it was later changed due to Pierre-Olivier Vincent's suggestion that it breathes ice rather than fire. This gave the dragon a somewhat sterner and wiser appearance. Its lower jaw and chin were somewhat elongated, and its eyes and frill were smaller. However, in earlier designs, like in Bewilderbeast Studies by Nico Marlet, the Bewilderbeast had chunkier spikes on its chin. Įarly hand drawn Bewilderbeast sketches mainly depict them as colossal dragons, still preserving its 'flat lip proportions' and protrusions on its neck. Simon Otto, however, says that the Bewilderbeast is a cross between a mammoth, otter, and regal lion. Valka's Bewilderbeast gains inspiration from a polar bear, says Pierre-Olivier Vincent, the production designer, whereas Drago's was inspired by abused zoo and circus animals. To distinguish both dragons, as well as emphasize the contrast between both dragons' personalities and background, their design and temperament had to be very different. Dragonpedia entry for Drago's BewilderbeastĪs mentioned in The Art of How to Train Your Dragon 2, initially the producers wanted only Valka to have a Bewilderbeast, but after some thought, decided that Drago should have one too. As a Class 10 Leviathan (the aquatic equivalent of a Titan Wing), a full-grown Bewilderbeast swims at incredible speeds and bursts to the surface to surprising, and devastating, effect. ![]() In addition to its icy breath and alpha's ability to bend other dragons to its will, the Bewilderbeast is also a formidable force underwater. Dragonpedia entry for Valka's Bewilderbeast ![]() From its oasis within this icy cocoon, the Bewilderbeast rules all dragons without bias, without malice, and without question. Fortunately for Bewilderbeasts, there are few other dragons in the world that can match their intimidating stature and ever hope to compete for the designation of "king of all dragons".īewilderbeasts are also quite impressive architects, fashioning near-impenetrable nests out of their self-generated ice and using natural hot springs to provide warmth and sustenance to the flock under its care. However, Bewilderbeasts are not born to that alpha status it is earned through combat, vigilance, and most importantly, a desire to protect the dragons and all other creatures in its nest.
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