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Relationship with Ikelani

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	In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech. Yule made note of everything, compared it with the research from the Parceltongue Institute, and was able to draw many conclusions.		In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech. Yule made note of everything, compared it with the research from the Parceltongue Institute, and was able to draw many conclusions.

	For his part, Ikelani did not care too much. He found Yule amusing, and unobtrusive, even going as far as to eventually answer several direct and pointed questions. However, questioning was of little use. Most of Yule's more valuable insights came simply from letting ~~Ieklani~~ talk. He learned about the dragon names, customs, and the use of formations. He learned the meaning behind many of Brennt's observations, and even began publishing papers on the subject.		For his part, Ikelani did not care too much. He found Yule amusing, and unobtrusive, even going as far as to eventually answer several direct and pointed questions. However, questioning was of little use. Most of Yule's more valuable insights came simply from letting Ikelani talk. He learned about the dragon names, customs, and the use of formations. He learned the meaning behind many of Brennt's observations, and even began publishing papers on the subject.

	For 79 years, Yule was a fixture at Smokey's, even owning the tavern for several decades and running it at a loss, simply to keep close to Ikelani. He filled countless notebooks, and was eventually introduced to a great number of dragons. It's unknown exactly when he started serious work on his opus, but he had likely conceived of it before that first night at the bar.		For 79 years, Yule was a fixture at Smokey's, even owning the tavern for several decades and running it at a loss, simply to keep close to Ikelani. He filled countless notebooks, and was eventually introduced to a great number of dragons. It's unknown exactly when he started serious work on his opus, but he had likely conceived of it before that first night at the bar.

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On Dragonology

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	===On Dragonology===		===On Dragonology===
	The first edition of [[On Dragonology]] was published in A.Y. 4479, when Yule was 99 years of age. At fourteen volumes, it contained information on all aspects of draconic life, nature, and habits. It was Yule's life's work, and sadly he did not live to see his next birthday. In fact it was the book that killed him, not literally (although given the volume's size, quite a few cartoons were made portraying the event as such). While on tour promoting his work, Yule was hospitalized and later died. The exact cause of death was renal failure, but the inquest ruled "old age" as the culprit. Yule had already been in failing health when the tour began, and despite being "in excellent health for a man of 99", he was indeed still a man of 99. It is questionable whether he would have lived much longer anyway.		The first edition of [[Scalgdorf's On Dragonology\|On Dragonology]] was published in A.Y. 4479, when Yule was 99 years of age. At fourteen volumes, it contained information on all aspects of draconic life, nature, and habits. It was Yule's life's work, and sadly he did not live to see his next birthday. In fact it was the book that killed him, not literally (although given the volume's size, quite a few cartoons were made portraying the event as such). While on tour promoting his work, Yule was hospitalized and later died. The exact cause of death was renal failure, but the inquest ruled "old age" as the culprit. Yule had already been in failing health when the tour began, and despite being "in excellent health for a man of 99", he was indeed still a man of 99. It is questionable whether he would have lived much longer anyway.

	Still, he was respected within his lifetime, and there was little doubt left at the end of how popular and successful his book would be. He said it was his gift, and he only wished he'd had more time to complete it.		Still, he was respected within his lifetime, and there was little doubt left at the end of how popular and successful his book would be. He said it was his gift, and he only wished he'd had more time to complete it.

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Dragonologist

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	The collection was the body of research from the [[Parceltongue Institute]], shipped to Arindell to be preserved. Yule had never had any interest in dragons, but the way the folios collected and collated information appealed to him, and he became obsessed with the subject, and quickly discovered two facts: the first, there was no seminal work on the subject; and the second, what was known was based entirely on passive observation. Since dragons were thinking, talking, reasoning beings, he saw no reason why this information could not be confirmed through questioning.		The collection was the body of research from the [[Parceltongue Institute]], shipped to Arindell to be preserved. Yule had never had any interest in dragons, but the way the folios collected and collated information appealed to him, and he became obsessed with the subject, and quickly discovered two facts: the first, there was no seminal work on the subject; and the second, what was known was based entirely on passive observation. Since dragons were thinking, talking, reasoning beings, he saw no reason why this information could not be confirmed through questioning.

	The strange reality, however, is, while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be built. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.		The strange reality, however, is, while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Slayer Dragons\|Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be built. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.

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	In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech. Yule made note of everything, compared it with the research from the Parceltongue Institute, and was able to draw many conclusions.		In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech. Yule made note of everything, compared it with the research from the Parceltongue Institute, and was able to draw many conclusions.

	For his part, Ikelani did not care too much. He found Yule amusing, and ~~unintrusive~~, even going as far as to eventually answer several direct and pointed questions. However, questioning was of little use. Most of Yule's more valuable insights came simply from letting Ieklani talk. He learned about the dragon names, customs, and the use of formations. He learned the meaning behind many of Brennt's observations, and even began publishing papers on the subject.		For his part, Ikelani did not care too much. He found Yule amusing, and unobtrusive, even going as far as to eventually answer several direct and pointed questions. However, questioning was of little use. Most of Yule's more valuable insights came simply from letting Ieklani talk. He learned about the dragon names, customs, and the use of formations. He learned the meaning behind many of Brennt's observations, and even began publishing papers on the subject.

	For 79 years, Yule was a fixture at Smokey's, even owning the tavern for several decades and running it at a loss, simply to keep close to Ikelani. He filled countless notebooks, and was eventually introduced to a great number of dragons. It's unknown exactly when he started serious work on his opus, but he had likely ~~conceieved~~ of it before that first night at the bar.		For 79 years, Yule was a fixture at Smokey's, even owning the tavern for several decades and running it at a loss, simply to keep close to Ikelani. He filled countless notebooks, and was eventually introduced to a great number of dragons. It's unknown exactly when he started serious work on his opus, but he had likely conceived of it before that first night at the bar.

	===On Dragonology===		===On Dragonology===

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	Yule had been working at the library for nine months when his life changed forever. His daily duties were focused around opened and cataloging new acquisitions. He had never before shown much interest in any, simply collecting the stamps and completing the rest of the task with efficiency. However, a large batch of parcels had arrived from [[Kladeth]], shipped out of the city of Warsong. Since Yule had never collected stamps from there, and the collection had a varied set, he was excited. He would later report something "caught his eye" in the collection of folio books he was organizing, and admitted that since it was his first encounter with this specific variety of books, it ''"Was lucky it was something interesting, else I wouldn't be remembered at all"''.		Yule had been working at the library for nine months when his life changed forever. His daily duties were focused around opened and cataloging new acquisitions. He had never before shown much interest in any, simply collecting the stamps and completing the rest of the task with efficiency. However, a large batch of parcels had arrived from [[Kladeth]], shipped out of the city of Warsong. Since Yule had never collected stamps from there, and the collection had a varied set, he was excited. He would later report something "caught his eye" in the collection of folio books he was organizing, and admitted that since it was his first encounter with this specific variety of books, it ''"Was lucky it was something interesting, else I wouldn't be remembered at all"''.

	The collection was the body of research from the [[~~Parseltongue~~ Institute]], shipped to Arindell to be preserved. Yule had never had any interest in dragons, but the way the folios collected and collated information appealed to him, and he became obsessed with the subject, and quickly discovered two facts: the first, there was no seminal work on the subject; and the second, what was known was based entirely on passive observation. Since dragons were thinking, talking, reasoning beings, he saw no reason why this information could not be confirmed through questioning.		The collection was the body of research from the [[Parceltongue Institute]], shipped to Arindell to be preserved. Yule had never had any interest in dragons, but the way the folios collected and collated information appealed to him, and he became obsessed with the subject, and quickly discovered two facts: the first, there was no seminal work on the subject; and the second, what was known was based entirely on passive observation. Since dragons were thinking, talking, reasoning beings, he saw no reason why this information could not be confirmed through questioning.

	The strange reality, however, is, while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be built. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.		The strange reality, however, is, while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be built. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.

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On Dragonology

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	===On Dragonology===		===On Dragonology===
	The first edition of [[On Dragonology]] was published in A.Y. 4479, when Yule was 99 years of age. At fourteen volumes, it contained information on all aspects of draconic life, nature, and habits. It was Yule's life's work, and sadly he did not live to see his next birthday. In fact it was the book that killed him, not literally(although given the volume's size, quite a few cartoons were made portraying the event as such). While on tour promoting his work, Yule was hospitalized and later died. The exact cause of death was renal failure, but the inquest ruled "old age" as the culprit. Yule had already been in failing health when the tour began, and despite being "in excellent health for a man of 99", he was indeed still a man of 99. ~~Its~~ questionable whether he would have lived much longer anyway.		The first edition of [[On Dragonology]] was published in A.Y. 4479, when Yule was 99 years of age. At fourteen volumes, it contained information on all aspects of draconic life, nature, and habits. It was Yule's life's work, and sadly he did not live to see his next birthday. In fact it was the book that killed him, not literally (although given the volume's size, quite a few cartoons were made portraying the event as such). While on tour promoting his work, Yule was hospitalized and later died. The exact cause of death was renal failure, but the inquest ruled "old age" as the culprit. Yule had already been in failing health when the tour began, and despite being "in excellent health for a man of 99", he was indeed still a man of 99. It is questionable whether he would have lived much longer anyway.

	Still, he was respected within his lifetime, and there was little doubt left at the end of how popular and successful his book would be. He said it was his gift, and ~~that~~ he only wished he'd had more time to complete it.		Still, he was respected within his lifetime, and there was little doubt left at the end of how popular and successful his book would be. He said it was his gift, and he only wished he'd had more time to complete it.

	===Funeral===		===Funeral===

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Funeral

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	===Funeral===		===Funeral===
	Yule's body was burned in an [[Ash pits\|ash pit]], and his funeral attended by a considerable number of ~~prominet~~ dragonologists. All were on hand to witness, when, above the ~~pye~~ three dragons flew in a familiar formation. The eulogists remarked "It is thanks to others that we know of that shape; but it is only the tireless work of Yule that we know why."		Yule's body was burned in an [[Ash pits\|ash pit]], and his funeral attended by a considerable number of prominent dragonologists. All were on hand to witness, when, above the pyre, three dragons flew in a familiar formation. The eulogists remarked: "It is thanks to others that we know of that shape; but it is only the tireless work of Yule that we know why".


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Early Life

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	==Early Life==		==Early Life==
	Yule was born in the city of [[Arindell]] in [[A.Y.]] 4380 to parents Ada and Quarett Steinheart. His mother was a highly respected ~~and sought after~~ computational ~~anayysts~~ and his father a wealthy financier. Yule ~~lead~~ a charmed life, a youth of considerable intelligence he attended the finest schools and completed compulsory education at the age of 16. He had long used his family money to focus on his greatest passion, collecting and trading stamps, and was well-known at the time as "a colorful philatelic player". He attended university in Arindell and made excellent marks, but took only a ~~very~~ generalized major, and ~~in fact~~ did not complete his degree. He used his time to make connections, and by the age of twenty had exceeded his father's wealth through the ~~cunning~~ buying, selling, and trading of rare stamps.		Yule was born in the city of [[Arindell]] in [[A.Y.]] 4380 to parents Ada and Quarett Steinheart. His mother was a highly respected computational analyst, and his father a wealthy financier. Yule led a charmed life, a youth of considerable intelligence he attended the finest schools and completed compulsory education at the age of 16. He had long used his family money to focus on his greatest passion, of collecting and trading stamps, and was well-known at the time as "a colorful philatelic player". He attended university in Arindell and made excellent marks, but took only a generalized major, and did not complete his degree. He used his time to make connections, and by the age of twenty had exceeded his father's wealth through the buying, selling, and trading of rare stamps.

	===Librarian===		===Librarian===
	Yule took his first job at the age of twenty, as a librarian in the acquisitions department of the [[Library of Arindell]]. He ~~very~~ certainly did not need the money, being both gifted with a large trust fund, and a sizable personal fortune, his superiors reported ~~that~~ he ~~actually~~ did the job quite well and with considerable passion. His role was taken for one quite simple purpose: to acquire stamps. Due to the magical nature of the library, books were constantly ~~being~~ received from all over the [[known worlds]], many ~~sent~~ by post. Working in the Acquisitions department, Yule had access to an ~~incredible array~~ of stamps. Though few of these had any ~~serious~~ value aside from ~~their~~ novelty, Yule was ~~quite~~ avid to collect, catalogue, and preserve new specimens.		Yule took his first job at the age of twenty, as a librarian in the acquisitions department of the [[Library of Arindell]]. He certainly did not need the money, being both gifted with a large trust fund, and a sizable personal fortune, but his superiors reported he did the job quite well and with considerable passion. His role was taken for one quite simple purpose: to acquire stamps. Due to the magical nature of the library, books were constantly received from all over the [[known worlds]], many by post. Working in the Acquisitions department, Yule had access to an immense variety of stamps. Though few of these had any value aside from novelty, Yule was avid to collect, catalogue, and preserve new specimens.

	===Dragonologist===		===Dragonologist===
	Yule had been working at the library for ~~just~~ nine months when his life changed forever. His daily duties were ~~primarily~~ focused around opened and cataloging new acquisitions. He had never before shown much interest in any, simply collecting the stamps and completing the rest of the task with efficiency. However, a large batch of parcels had arrived from [[Kladeth]], shipped out of the city of Warsong. Since Yule had never collected stamps from ~~here~~, and the collection had ~~quite~~ a varied set, he was excited. He would later report ~~that~~ something ~~just~~ "caught his eye" in the collection of folio books he was organizing, and admitted that since it was his first encounter with this specific variety of books, it ''"Was lucky it was something interesting, else I wouldn't be remembered at all"''.		Yule had been working at the library for nine months when his life changed forever. His daily duties were focused around opened and cataloging new acquisitions. He had never before shown much interest in any, simply collecting the stamps and completing the rest of the task with efficiency. However, a large batch of parcels had arrived from [[Kladeth]], shipped out of the city of Warsong. Since Yule had never collected stamps from there, and the collection had a varied set, he was excited. He would later report something "caught his eye" in the collection of folio books he was organizing, and admitted that since it was his first encounter with this specific variety of books, it ''"Was lucky it was something interesting, else I wouldn't be remembered at all"''.

	The collection was the body of research from the [[Parseltongue Institute]], ~~which had been~~ shipped to Arindell to be preserved. Yule had never had any interest in dragons, but the way the folios collected and collated information ~~spoke~~ to him, and he ~~immediately~~ became obsessed with the subject~~. He devoured everything he could on dragonology~~, and quickly discovered two facts: the first, ~~that~~ there was no seminal work on the subject; and the second, ~~that~~ what was known was based entirely on passive observation. Since dragons were thinking, talking, reasoning beings, he saw no reason why this information could not be confirmed through questioning.		The collection was the body of research from the [[Parseltongue Institute]], shipped to Arindell to be preserved. Yule had never had any interest in dragons, but the way the folios collected and collated information appealed to him, and he became obsessed with the subject, and quickly discovered two facts: the first, there was no seminal work on the subject; and the second, what was known was based entirely on passive observation. Since dragons were thinking, talking, reasoning beings, he saw no reason why this information could not be confirmed through questioning.

	The strange reality, however, is ~~that~~ while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were ~~quite~~ rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.		The strange reality, however, is, while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be built. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.

	====Relationship with Ikelani====		====Relationship with Ikelani====
	However, Yule had heard a rumor of one that could be found: "[[Ikelani Nosval\|Olde Ike]]". He was thought to belong to [[High Mountain Flight]], and was a notorious drinker. Though he very much did not enjoy being made a spectacle, he did have a favorite tavern he liked to frequent in human-form, and it was well-known you could meet him, if you didn't mind taking your life into your hands.		However, Yule had heard a rumor of one that could be found: "[[Ikelani Nosval\|Olde Ike]]". He was thought to belong to [[High Mountain Flight]], and was a notorious drinker. Though he very much did not enjoy being made a spectacle, he did have a favorite tavern he liked to frequent in human-form, and it was well-known you could meet him, if you didn't mind taking your life into your hands.

	Yule had in fact never developed a taste for alcohol, nor was he of legal drinking age, when he first entered the bar. He recounts that his first interaction with Ikelani was being made fun of for ordered a soda water with lemon. Yule, however, was not rebuffed. Having read much of [[Lacroix Brennt]]'s work by this time, and was keenly aware of the secret. In his first night, he proved his hunch true; by keeping quiet and hanging back, he observed that Ikelani was perfectly willing to interact with the other regulars at the bar, but would rebuff any advances by patrons he didn't know. Thus, Yule reasoned, if he wanted to get close to the dragon, he simply had to become a fixture.		Yule had in fact never developed a taste for alcohol, nor was he of legal drinking age, when he first entered the bar. He recounts that his first interaction with Ikelani was being made fun of for having ordered a soda water with lemon. Yule, however, was not rebuffed. Having read much of [[Lacroix Brennt]]'s work by this time, and was keenly aware of the secret. In his first night, he proved his hunch true; by keeping quiet and hanging back, he observed that Ikelani was perfectly willing to interact with the other regulars at the bar, but would rebuff any advances by patrons he didn't know. Thus, Yule reasoned, if he wanted to get close to the dragon, he simply had to become a fixture.

	The tavern, known simply as "Smokey's", was not exactly Yule's scene. He was a small man, slight of build, who wore fine clothes. Smokey's usual clientele, however, were rough working men from the nearby factories and rail yard. As he was a very out-of-place sight, Yule set about ingratiating himself without making a spectacle. He had always been an excellent talker, and was an especially good listener. Being smart and a quick thinker, he knew not to flaunt his wealth or education. Though he was the butt of many jokes, he soon became popular among the regular patrons, enough so that Ikelani warmed up to him, and the two began a friendship of sorts.		The tavern, known simply as "Smokey's", was not exactly Yule's scene. He was a small man, slight of build, who wore fine clothes. Smokey's usual clientele, however, were rough working men from the nearby factories and rail yard. As he was a very out-of-place sight, Yule set about ingratiating himself without making a spectacle. He had always been an excellent talker, and was an especially good listener. Being smart and a quick thinker, he knew not to flaunt his wealth or education. Though he was the butt of many jokes, he soon became popular among the regular patrons, enough so that Ikelani warmed up to him, and the two began a friendship of sorts.

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	===On Dragonology===		===On Dragonology===
	The first edition of [[On Dragonology]] was published in A.Y. 4479, when Yule was 99 years of age. It was ~~his~~ life's work, and sadly he did not live to see his next birthday. In fact it was the book that killed him, not literally(although given the volume's size, quite a few cartoons were made portraying the event as such). While on tour promoting his work, Yule was hospitalized and later died. The exact cause of death was renal failure, but the inquest ruled "old age" as the culprit. Yule had already been in failing health when the tour began, and despite being "in excellent health for a man of 99", he was indeed still a man of 99. Its questionable whether he would have lived much longer anyway.		The first edition of [[On Dragonology]] was published in A.Y. 4479, when Yule was 99 years of age. At fourteen volumes, it contained information on all aspects of draconic life, nature, and habits. It was Yule's life's work, and sadly he did not live to see his next birthday. In fact it was the book that killed him, not literally(although given the volume's size, quite a few cartoons were made portraying the event as such). While on tour promoting his work, Yule was hospitalized and later died. The exact cause of death was renal failure, but the inquest ruled "old age" as the culprit. Yule had already been in failing health when the tour began, and despite being "in excellent health for a man of 99", he was indeed still a man of 99. Its questionable whether he would have lived much longer anyway.

	Still, he was respected within his lifetime, and there was little doubt left at the end of how popular and successful his book would be. He said it was his gift, and that he only wished he'd had more time to complete it.		Still, he was respected within his lifetime, and there was little doubt left at the end of how popular and successful his book would be. He said it was his gift, and that he only wished he'd had more time to complete it.

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	In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech. Yule made note of everything, compared it with the research from the Parceltongue Institute, and was able to draw many conclusions.		In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech. Yule made note of everything, compared it with the research from the Parceltongue Institute, and was able to draw many conclusions.

	For his part, Ikelani did not care too much. He found Yule amusing, and unintrusive, even going as far as to eventually answer several direct and pointed questions. However, questioning was of little use. Most of Yule's more valuable insights came simply from letting Ieklani talk. He learned about the dragon names, customs, and the use of formations. He learned the meaning behind many of Brennt's observations, and even began publishing ~~books~~ on the subject.		For his part, Ikelani did not care too much. He found Yule amusing, and unintrusive, even going as far as to eventually answer several direct and pointed questions. However, questioning was of little use. Most of Yule's more valuable insights came simply from letting Ieklani talk. He learned about the dragon names, customs, and the use of formations. He learned the meaning behind many of Brennt's observations, and even began publishing papers on the subject.

			For 79 years, Yule was a fixture at Smokey's, even owning the tavern for several decades and running it at a loss, simply to keep close to Ikelani. He filled countless notebooks, and was eventually introduced to a great number of dragons. It's unknown exactly when he started serious work on his opus, but he had likely conceieved of it before that first night at the bar.

			===On Dragonology===
			The first edition of [[On Dragonology]] was published in A.Y. 4479, when Yule was 99 years of age. It was his life's work, and sadly he did not live to see his next birthday. In fact it was the book that killed him, not literally(although given the volume's size, quite a few cartoons were made portraying the event as such). While on tour promoting his work, Yule was hospitalized and later died. The exact cause of death was renal failure, but the inquest ruled "old age" as the culprit. Yule had already been in failing health when the tour began, and despite being "in excellent health for a man of 99", he was indeed still a man of 99. Its questionable whether he would have lived much longer anyway.

			Still, he was respected within his lifetime, and there was little doubt left at the end of how popular and successful his book would be. He said it was his gift, and that he only wished he'd had more time to complete it.

			===Funeral===
			Yule's body was burned in an [[Ash pits\|ash pit]], and his funeral attended by a considerable number of prominet dragonologists. All were on hand to witness, when, above the pye three dragons flew in a familiar formation. The eulogists remarked "It is thanks to others that we know of that shape; but it is only the tireless work of Yule that we know why."

	~~For 79 years~~

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	The strange reality, however, is that while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were quite rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.		The strange reality, however, is that while dragons were seen in the skies above Arindell almost every hour of the day, their interactions with humans were quite rare. Nearly four centuries earlier, a dragon named [[Ferrimeso]], of the [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]], had collaborated with [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] on the [[Accepted Histories]]. There was also [[Draco]], who created the [[Order of Slayer Dragons]], and helped establish the truce that allowed Arindell to be. Other than that, records of dragon/human interactions were few and far between.

	===Relationship with Ikelani===		====Relationship with Ikelani====
	However, Yule had heard a rumor of one that could be found: "[[Ikelani Nosval\|Olde Ike]]". He was thought to belong to [[High Mountain Flight]], and was a notorious drinker. Though he very much did not enjoy being made a spectacle, he did have a favorite tavern he liked to frequent in human-form, and it was well-known you could meet him, if you didn't mind taking your life into your hands.		However, Yule had heard a rumor of one that could be found: "[[Ikelani Nosval\|Olde Ike]]". He was thought to belong to [[High Mountain Flight]], and was a notorious drinker. Though he very much did not enjoy being made a spectacle, he did have a favorite tavern he liked to frequent in human-form, and it was well-known you could meet him, if you didn't mind taking your life into your hands.

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	The tavern, known simply as "Smokey's", was not exactly Yule's scene. He was a small man, slight of build, who wore fine clothes. Smokey's usual clientele, however, were rough working men from the nearby factories and rail yard. As he was a very out-of-place sight, Yule set about ingratiating himself without making a spectacle. He had always been an excellent talker, and was an especially good listener. Being smart and a quick thinker, he knew not to flaunt his wealth or education. Though he was the butt of many jokes, he soon became popular among the regular patrons, enough so that Ikelani warmed up to him, and the two began a friendship of sorts.		The tavern, known simply as "Smokey's", was not exactly Yule's scene. He was a small man, slight of build, who wore fine clothes. Smokey's usual clientele, however, were rough working men from the nearby factories and rail yard. As he was a very out-of-place sight, Yule set about ingratiating himself without making a spectacle. He had always been an excellent talker, and was an especially good listener. Being smart and a quick thinker, he knew not to flaunt his wealth or education. Though he was the butt of many jokes, he soon became popular among the regular patrons, enough so that Ikelani warmed up to him, and the two began a friendship of sorts.

	In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech.		In his journals, Yule records that he had known Ikelani almost three years before the subject of his nature even came up in conversation. Ikelani certainly liked to talk, made numerous references to flying and breathing fire, and openly used many draconic colloquialisms in his speech. Yule made note of everything, compared it with the research from the Parceltongue Institute, and was able to draw many conclusions.

			For his part, Ikelani did not care too much. He found Yule amusing, and unintrusive, even going as far as to eventually answer several direct and pointed questions. However, questioning was of little use. Most of Yule's more valuable insights came simply from letting Ieklani talk. He learned about the dragon names, customs, and the use of formations. He learned the meaning behind many of Brennt's observations, and even began publishing books on the subject.

			For 79 years

	[[Category:Course Books]]		[[Category:Course Books]]