The Western Dragon Tradition Western dragons aren't necessarily
evil - but they often are. At the very least they tend to be
solitary and bad-tempered. The typical Western dragon is a
large, scaly creature resembling a dinosaur or a large lizard.
It usually has wings and can fly, often it will breathe fire. An
alternative name for Western dragons is wyrm, a word clearly
related to "worm". This name is more commonly used for
serpentine, water dwelling dragons but can be used for any of
them. Wyrms are to be especially common in Britain. Outside of
Britain, most Western dragons live in caves or mountains or
hidden away in the forests. They frequently guard a stash of
gold or other valuable treasure. Western dragons are often used
to symbolise greed. Dragons vary as much as people do. Although
many Western dragons are brutal, ignorant creatures who kill and
eat humans others are ancient, wise creatures more akin to those
found in the East. Gold and Treasure