The Dragon Prince facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Dragon Prince |
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Season 1 promotional teaser poster
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| Composer(s) | Frederik Wiedmann |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
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| Animator(s) | Bardel Entertainment |
| Running time | 24–33 minutes |
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| Distributor | Netflix (North America) PGS Entertainment (International) |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | September 14, 2018 – present |
The Dragon Prince is an exciting fantasy animated TV show on Netflix. It was created by Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond. The story is about two prince half-brothers, Callum and Ezran, and an elf named Rayla. They go on a big adventure to take care of a baby dragon prince, Azymondias (nicknamed Zym). Their main goal is to stop a very old conflict between humans and the magical creatures of a land called Xadia.
The show is loved by many for its amazing story, important messages, great voice acting, cool animation, and funny moments. The first season came out on September 14, 2018. Season 2 followed on February 15, 2019, and Season 3 on November 22, 2019. Good news for fans: the show will have four more seasons! A video game set in the same world is also being made.
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Story of Xadia
The series takes place in a fantasy world called Xadia. This land is full of magic that comes from six main sources: the Sun, Moon, Stars, Earth, Sky, and Ocean. A long time ago, dragons, elves, and humans lived peacefully in Xadia. However, humans couldn't use natural magic. So, they started using "dark magic," which uses the life energy of magical creatures. Because of this, humans were forced to move to the west, and a huge river of lava split the continent in two.
The Journey Begins
1,000 years later, King Harrow of Katolis (a human kingdom) and his advisor, the dark mage Viren, killed the dragon king, Avizandum. They also thought they destroyed his heir's egg. To get revenge, elf attackers tried to kill King Harrow and his son, Ezran. But Ezran, his half-brother Callum, and a young elf attacker named Rayla found out that the egg was not destroyed! They decided to go on a dangerous journey to return the egg to Xadia.
After King Harrow was killed, Viren took power. He sent his children, Claudia and Soren, to find the princes and get the egg back. At the end of the first season, the egg hatched, and the baby Dragon Prince, Azymondias (Zym), was born!
New Challenges and Discoveries
In the second season, Viren tried to get the other human kingdoms to go to war against Xadia. He also made a secret deal with a mysterious, imprisoned elf mage named Aaravos. They talked through a magic mirror and a caterpillar-like creature. Meanwhile, Callum became the first human to use primal magic directly, connecting with the Sky magic. By the end of Season 2, Viren was put in jail for misusing his powers. Ezran learned his father had died and went back to Katolis to become king.
The Final Battle (So Far!)
In the third season, Ezran was convinced to give up his throne because of pressure for war. He then joined Callum and Rayla again to take Zym back to his sick mother, Queen Zubeia, at her home, the Storm Spire. Viren, now free, led the human armies against Xadia, gathering even more dark magic with Aaravos's help. Soren decided to leave his father and fight against his evil plans.
Viren's army was defeated by the elves and their friends. Rayla and Viren fell from the top of the Spire, but Callum used Sky magic to save Rayla. Zym was safely returned to his mother. Later, Claudia brought Viren back to life using dark magic, and Aaravos's caterpillar started to change into something new.
Characters and Voice Actors
Main Heroes
- Prince Callum (voiced by Jack De Sena)
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- Callum is Ezran's 14-year-old older half-brother and King Harrow's stepson. He becomes the first human to use primal magic on his own. He and Rayla also start a special friendship.
- Rayla (voiced by Paula Burrows)
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- Rayla is a talented 15-year-old Moonshadow Elf. She joins Callum and Ezran to return the Dragon Prince to his mother. Over time, she and Callum become very close.
- Prince Ezran (voiced by Sasha Rojen)
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- Ezran is King Harrow's 10-year-old son and Callum's younger half-brother. He can talk to animals! He starts as the crown prince and becomes King of Katolis in the third season.
Other Important Humans
- Viren (voiced by Jason Simpson)
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- Viren was King Harrow's advisor and is one of the main bad guys. He uses very dark magic and wants humans to be powerful, no matter what it takes. He even works with Aaravos to gain more power.
- Claudia (voiced by Racquel Belmonte)
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- Claudia is Viren's 16-year-old daughter and a skilled dark mage. She is very loyal to her father, even when he does bad things.
- Soren (voiced by Jesse Inocalla)
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- Soren is Viren's 18-year-old son and a soldier in the Crownguard. He is boastful and a bit silly, but he's a good soldier. He eventually realizes how far his father will go for power and leaves him to join Callum and his friends.
- King Harrow of Katolis (voiced by Luc Roderique)
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- Ezran's father and Callum's stepfather. He was killed in the story. His son Ezran takes over as king after his death.
- General Amaya
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- Amaya is Callum and Ezran's aunt. She cannot hear and uses sign language to communicate. She is a strong commander of a human outpost.
Other Important Elves
- Aaravos (voiced by Erik Todd Dellums)
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- Aaravos is a Startouch Elf and another main bad guy. He was trapped inside a mirror. He is very powerful in both primal and dark magic. He uses Viren to achieve his own secret goals.
- Janai (voiced by Rena Anakwe)
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- Janai is a brave Sunfire Elf warrior. She is also known as the Golden Knight.
Animals and Magical Creatures
- Prince Azymondias "Zym" (vocalized by Jack De Sena)
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- Zym is a baby sky dragon and the main character the show is named after. He looks like his father, the late King Avizandum. He is the last heir to the Sky Dragon throne.
- Bait (vocalized by Jack De Sena)
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- Bait is Ezran's pet. He can change his color like a chameleon.
- King Avizandum (voiced by Chris Metzen)
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- The former ruler of the Sky Dragons and Zym's father. Humans called him "Thunder." His death caused his queen, Zubeia, to become very sad and sick.
- Queen Zubeia (voiced by Nicole Oliver)
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- The kind ruler of the Sky Dragons and Zym's mother. She was very ill and in a deep sleep because she lost her husband and thought she lost her son. She woke up after the big battle and was happy to see humans and elves working together to bring her baby back.
- Sol Regem (voiced by Adrian Hough)
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- The former King of the Dragons. He is a powerful Sun Dragon who dislikes humans. He was blinded in a fight with the first human to use dark magic.
Books and Games
The world of The Dragon Prince isn't just on TV! There are also books and a video game.
Video Game
A video game is being made that takes place in the same world as the show. It will be a multiplayer game where players can play as characters from the series. We don't know yet when it will come out or what systems it will be on.
Books
There are several books that expand on the story:
- Callum's Spellbook by Tracey West was published on March 3, 2020.
- The Art of The Dragon Prince, a book showing how the show was made, came out on August 18, 2020.
- Novelizations (books that tell the story of the show) for the first two seasons were written by Aaron and Melanie McGanney Ehasz.
- A graphic novel called The Dragon Prince: Through the Moon was released on October 6, 2020. It tells a story that happens between seasons 3 and 4. Rayla goes into the spirit world to find out what happened to her parents.
- Other graphic novels, Bloodmoon Huntress and The Puzzle House, have also been announced.
- A tabletop role-playing game called Tales of Xadia is also in the works.
See also
In Spanish: The Dragon Prince para niños
