These little dragons are about a foot long, hovering and dancing and rolling in the pollen of bright red flowers - known as Blood Roses - that match their coloration. Cousins to the Lunar and Solar Pipes, these pipe dragons are whiskered, long, elegant little things that dance and twirl in the air. Their scales are not traditional dragon scales and appear more reminiscent of the keratin-like filaments on moths which resemble fur. It is also a rich, deep red; matching the thorned camellia-esque flowers they call home. These cuties are great for those who lack or are trying to build self-love, self-acceptance, confidence, esteem, and self-reliance. These dragons and their blooms quickly tune in and hone to the companion they choose, blooming and reflecting their own values and the amount of love the person has for themself. The dragons all realize the blooms may wither, and perhaps even be close to death but that’s where they truly shine. Their strength comes from the process of growing to love themselves, not necessarily from a positive result from their efforts.

On the astral, the pollen that they roll and play in is very powerful. The flowers that produce this pollen are known to have medicinal purposes, effects being akin to a mood stabilizer, muscle relaxer, and mild yet euphoric hallucinogenic all at the same time. It is harmless even in large doses, being quickly metabolized by not only the pipe dragons but by most astral bodies. Because the desired effects are concentrated in the pollen created in the blooms, it comes as no surprise that hanging around Rose Pipes can create the sensation of mind-altering effects if you are particularly sensitive to astral influences. At its mildest, it gives the feeling of wearing rose-tinted glasses as you live day-to-day. At its strongest, it brings a mild high that can alleviate stress-induced pains and help you slow down long enough to take care of yourself. The compulsion to tend to yourself in the most tender, loving way possible can be something akin to the munchies resulting from cannabis use: before you know it you are knee-deep in an herbal bath and scented candle wax and your smart device is playing binaural beats, and/or guided meditations. While keeping these spiritual companions around can be beneficial, we must stress that these dragons are no replacement for physical aid or professional help by any stretch of the means, and these effects are not guaranteed to be felt by their companions. However, the magic they work with is deeply influenced by this, as they can help you dive deep into the root of many issues that plague practitioners of all shapes and sizes: namely ones that stem from within due to self-neglect.