[Grimjust Bearegular]

So, I've decided to try my hand on a Quorl as my second entry to the MAG-contest and I've run into some anatomical problems, namely the wings.


Where would they be placed to allow a flimsy Quorl to lift two people? I assume they are ridden by a Moranth and have one additional passenger, as two "saddles" were mentioned in the description.

Considering the Quorl's long bodies would the wings (they have four) be grouped together like on a dragonfly or would two pairs of wings be some distance apart, and how would they relate to the rider and passenger?




Help!!

[beru]

i think they are described as big drangonflys so that seems like the way to do it

[caladanbrood]

The way I envisioned it would definitely be dragonfly-esque wings, one set near the front and one near the back. The riders would probably sit just level with each set, legs hanging down infront of the wing joints...

[D'rek]

caladanbrood, on Jul 8 2009, 09:47 AM, said:

The way I envisioned it would definitely be dragonfly-esque wings, one set near the front and one near the back. The riders would probably sit just level with each set, legs hanging down infront of the wing joints...

I'd be inclined to think something like this, though the passenger and driver can't be too far apart as they can shout at each other without struggling too hard to be heard. Of course the driver/passenger legs don't have to hang down all the way, they could be stuck in a bent position to keep the legs above the wing limbs bit (would need some stirrups or lashings of some sort i guess)

[Grimjust Bearegular]

D'rek, on Jul 8 2009, 03:04 PM, said:

caladanbrood, on Jul 8 2009, 09:47 AM, said:

The way I envisioned it would definitely be dragonfly-esque wings, one set near the front and one near the back. The riders would probably sit just level with each set, legs hanging down infront of the wing joints...

I'd be inclined to think something like this, though the passenger and driver can't be too far apart as they can shout at each other without struggling too hard to be heard. Of course the driver/passenger legs don't have to hang down all the way, they could be stuck in a bent position to keep the legs above the wing limbs bit (would need some stirrups or lashings of some sort i guess)

Wouldn't it be more natural to sit behind the wings, or am I missing something here?

[caladanbrood]

I don't think there would be enough support for the second rider if they were behind the back set of wings...

[Grimjust Bearegular]

caladanbrood, on Jul 8 2009, 06:21 PM, said:

I don't think there would be enough support for the second rider if they were behind the back set of wings...

ah, yes, I see. Well, I've made some sketches baesed on your input and I think they look pretty cool. So thanks for the help guys!

[caladanbrood]

Can't wait to see it

[caladanbrood]

Been re-reading Return of the Crimson Guard, and the Quorl is described mostly as "very similar to a giant dragonfly"... so I guess pretty much what we were saying I guess.

[Grimjust Bearegular]

Ok, I'll keep that in mind:)