New descriptions for Fighter, Glider and Burner line Drakes. Update changelogs.

changelog

@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ Version 1.7.5+svn:
      damage from poison.
    * Changed the Drake Glider movetype to give 40% defense almost everywhere.
    * Gave the Fire Dragon 100% fire resistance.
+   * Updated the descriptions for the Drake Fighter, Glider and Burner lines.
  * User interface:
    * new gamestate inspector debug dialog (via 'inspect' command
      and '[inspect]' tag)

data/core/units/drakes/Blademaster.cfg

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=47
     usage=fighter
-    description= _ "The drakes who master the use of war blades are sworn into a special order. The mark of their initiation is the black-and-white warpaint they display in battle."
+    description= _ "Black armor marks the elite order of the Fighter caste: the Blademasters. Only a few manage to gain the skill and power necessary to be admitted to this highest rank without perishing in battle. Though other drakes may disparage the Fighter caste, they always check twice to be sure none are around; Blademasters fiercely protect their fellows' honor, and no-one would dispute their right to do so."
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/blademaster-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/blademaster-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     [portrait]

data/core/units/drakes/Burner.cfg

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=21
     usage=archer
-    description= _ "Drake Burners are the proud few in whom the blood and strength of their remote ancestors runs truest, giving them the ability to breathe fire. This, coupled with their sheer size and fearsome claws, makes them deadly foes in combat."
+    description= _ "Before a drake is even considered for acceptance into the Burner caste, he must prove the strength of his inner fire; the caste prides itself on its similarity to the drakes' powerful ancestors: the dragons. Arrogant Burners – and there are many – can often be overheard claiming to be so like the dragons that their veins flow not with blood, but with pure flame. Although a Burner's preferred weapon is his fiery breath, he won't shy away from striking blows with his bared claws."
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/burner-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/burner-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     [portrait]

data/core/units/drakes/Fighter.cfg

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=17
     usage=fighter
-    description= _ "Drake Fighters wield curved war blades, and possess the fire-breathing skills of their ancestors. They can also fly, which is troubling to any foe. Their great strength, coupled with their hardened scales, is rightly frightening to swordsman of any other race."
+    description= _ "A Fighter's only purpose in drake society is to fight and die for his tribe. Not being particularly swift or possessed of a strong inner flame, he is constantly struggling to prove his worth to the more respected castes by sheer physical prowess – and often, he succeeds."
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/fighter-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/fighter-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     [portrait]

data/core/units/drakes/Fire.cfg

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=35
     usage=archer
-    description= _ "The great fire-drakes are masters of their internal flame. Clad in shining armor, they belch columns of flame at any who oppose them, a testament to the strength and majesty of their kind."
+    description= _ "Not yet permitted to wear the red-gold reserved for the highest ranks of the Burners, the Fire Drakes trim their armor with silver. Though they have only begun to dedicate their lives to the flame that burns within them, its vitality emanates through their skin, scorching their scales to a reddish-gray."
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/fire-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/fire-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     [resistance]

data/core/units/drakes/Flameheart.cfg

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=51
     usage=mixed fighter
-    description= _ "It is said that the eldest lines of drakes - the direct descendants of the dragons themselves - have veins which course with fire rather than blood. That they can breathe fire as they do lends credence to this belief, though, for some reason, no one has tried cutting one open to find out."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_LEADERSHIP}
+    description= _ "Flamehearts lack the strength to defeat other high-ranking drakes in single combat, but prefer in any case to avoid confrontation within the tribe. Experience has taught any drake of this stature the extent of his authority: where he can push those he leads and when it is best to leave them to their own devices. Only occasionally will a Flameheart challenge his tribe's leader for supremacy, and only if he is sure of the support of his fellow drakes."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_LEADERSHIP}
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/flameheart-defend.png" "units/drakes/flameheart.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     {DRAKE_FLYING_ANIM "units/drakes/flameheart.png" "units/drakes/flameheart-flying.png"}

data/core/units/drakes/Flare.cfg

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=35
     usage=mixed fighter
-    description= _ "Drakes are an old race, wise enough to hearken to their own natural leaders. Those who are called 'flares' by their enemies are the drakes who aspire to be such leaders, both in war and in peace."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_LEADERSHIP}
+    description= _ "Respected for the heat of their flame and revered for their charisma, Flares promise to become great leaders of their people, both in war and peace. Though a small isolated tribe will sometimes accept a Flare as a leader, they are more often seen leading small war parties or mediating disputes with a subtle hand."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_LEADERSHIP}
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/flare-defend.png" "units/drakes/flare.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     {DRAKE_FLYING_ANIM "units/drakes/flare.png" "units/drakes/flare-flying.png"}

data/core/units/drakes/Glider.cfg

@@ -18,7 +18,9 @@
     cost=16
     usage=scout
 
-    description= _ "Drake Gliders wear as little encumberment as possible, freeing themselves to fly to their full ability. These Drakes are competent fighters, possessing the internal fire common to many of their kin. Gliders can also effectively use their speed to slam their opponents into submission. From their aerial vantage point, these drakes can see past most defensive cover. Their skill at flying allows them the precision to target enemies under such cover."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_MARKSMAN}
+    description= _ "Many drakes enjoy the flow of air over scales, leading them to don the light robes of the Glider caste. The long forays to the far reaches of the tribal territory are their passion, though other drakes often wonder what could lead someone to take on the drudgery of hunting when more glory could be found on the battlefield.
+
+Most often, Gliders hunt larger game like deer, swine, or dolphins; the drakes' ancestral ability to aim fire, hampered in other castes by armor, is invaluable for flushing and herding the quarry without harming it. If a Glider is called to the battlefield, he prefers to harass the enemy from a distance – and if all else fails, he will fight with his feet, keeping his precious wings as far from the enemy as possible."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_MARKSMAN}
 
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/glider-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/glider-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }

data/core/units/drakes/Hurricane.cfg

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=40
     usage=scout
-    description= _ "Masters of the aerial realm, the Hurricane Drakes are the elite among those drakes which are gifted with flight. Soaring high in the air, they can see past most defensive cover and spit fire at their foes with impunity."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_MARKSMAN}
+    description= _ "Hurricane Drakes have moved above the menial hunting and gathering which the lower members of their caste are relegated to. They are an integral part of the drakes' military, scouting ahead of the main forces, carrying messages across the battlefield, and falling upon the enemy where it's least expected. Being allowed - grudgingly - to train with the newcomers from other castes has increased their skill in combat, but their greatest strength still lies in their speed and flight."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_MARKSMAN}
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/hurricane-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/hurricane-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     {DRAKE_FLYING_ANIM "units/drakes/hurricane.png" "units/drakes/hurricane-fly-1.png"}

data/core/units/drakes/Inferno.cfg

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=51
     usage=archer
-    description= _ "The flying conflagrations known as Drake Infernos are the masters of the fire they breathe, and rival their predecessors the Dragons in their ability to use it. This natural ability renders them nearly immune to fire. Their shining, flame-colored armor is a mark of their proud and powerful caste, the ideal to which their brethren aspire."
+    description= _ "Inferno Drakes are masters of the fire they breathe, respected and feared in their tribes nearly as much as the draconic ancestors themselves. They can prowl unharmed through a firestorm of their own creation, scales tinged red from extensive use of their inner flame, their sculpted red-gold armor enhancing the illusion that they are, in fact, dragons."
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/inferno-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/inferno-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     [resistance]

data/core/units/drakes/Sky.cfg

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=30
     usage=scout
-    description= _ "Sky drakes are truly the kings of the sky. The momentum of their terrible stooping dive and their fire breath combine into a terrible weapon. By attacking from the air, they can spit fire with great precision into positions which would otherwise afford a great defensive advantage to their foes."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_MARKSMAN}
+    description= _ "The lightweight ceramic armor that the Sky Drakes wear is a symbol of their rank, glazed silver to honor their connection to the air. As leaders of the hunt, they are often away from their homes for long periods of time. Each tries to bring as much game home as possible, competing to gain the respect of their tribe and, just possibly, time with one of the closely-guarded drake females."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_MARKSMAN}
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/sky-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/sky-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     [portrait]

data/core/units/drakes/Warrior.cfg

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     undead_variation=drake
     cost=30
     usage=fighter
-    description= _ "Drake Warriors wield war blades with great skill, and possess the fire breathing skills of their ancestors. The great strength of their kind allows them to strike devastating blows, and to withstand punishment in equal measure."
+    description= _ "Drakes of the Fighter caste, like the Warrior, are the foundation of any tribe's army. No special abilities or skills set them apart; only their natural brute strength and military training help them carve their way through enemy forces. They fight as they have for centuries, clad in ceramic-plated leather with the traditional war blade mounted on the back of each hand."
     die_sound=drake-die.ogg
     {DEFENSE_ANIM "units/drakes/warrior-defend-2.png" "units/drakes/warrior-defend-1.png" {SOUND_LIST:DRAKE_HIT} }
     [portrait]

players_changelog

@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ Version 1.7.5+svn:
      damage from poison.
    * Changed the Drake Glider's movetype to give 40% defense almost everywhere.
    * Gave the Fire Dragon 100% fire resistance.
+   * Updated the descriptions for the Drake Fighter, Glider and Burner lines.
+
 
  * User interface:
    * Automatically try to resolve blocked multi-turn moves.