Why do dragons like gems?

According to the movie, dragons eat gem to crush limestone. limestone being rich in calcium creates hydrogen when in contact with stomach acid. Hydrogen being lighters than air makes the dragon “float” and is also flammable.

Do dragons eat their treasure?

“Although goals and ideals vary among varieties, all dragons are covetous. They like to hoard wealth, collecting mounds of coins and gathering as many gems, jewels, and magic items as possible. For dragons, there is no such thing as enough treasure.

Do dragons like diamonds?

Diamonds and other gemstones, along with gold and precious metals, are used by Dragons to armor weak parts on their bodies, like their underbellies. Certain Dragons have mastered purifying metals through intense heat, and use their flame to bring the purity of each metal in their hoard to 100%.

What are dragons attracted to?

Dragons have historically had a great sense of smell (iirc, Smaug smelled Bilbo even though the hobbit was invisible and very quiet). Dragons are drawn to magic, and gold heavy in magic.

Do Dragons steal?

Dragons don’t (by default) have any sort of magical ability to track down stolen treasure. But they’re smart and have extremely well-developed senses, so tracking things by mundane means is typically a relatively easy task for them. Find your own truth, choose your enemies carefully, and never deal with a dragon.

Why do dragons kidnap princesses?

The dragon takes the princess because she is valued by her people and her family and is viewed to be a very pure character. The dragon takes her to deprive her from others, and the eating is only incidental because what is a dragon honestly going to do with a princess.

Do Dragons guard treasure?

Chinese dragons do not guard treasure typically, but they are often kept WITH burial treasure. (Dragon ) Dragons in Chinese mythology also often carry pearls, symbols of wealth and prosperity. So these early connections to guardianship and treasure are extremely ancient in human culture.