Thank you very much!
No, the posing was intentional, but for obscure reasons for those unfamiliar with the world of Pern.
They are described as having an awkward gait on the ground, because of their short forelimbs and large hind limbs. When they "walk" they're described as having a hop-skip gait, like an unfortunate cross between a rabbit and a kangaroo. So they're supposed to look a little out of place on the ground, their true grace being aerial.
I do understand and sympathize with your complaint though - I always found that quality difficult to portray and an annoyance to adhere to, since I would prefer a more elegant dragon. I should probably try to design my own for once and make my own rules
No, the posing was intentional, but for obscure reasons for those unfamiliar with the world of Pern.
They are described as having an awkward gait on the ground, because of their short forelimbs and large hind limbs. When they "walk" they're described as having a hop-skip gait, like an unfortunate cross between a rabbit and a kangaroo. So they're supposed to look a little out of place on the ground, their true grace being aerial.
I do understand and sympathize with your complaint though - I always found that quality difficult to portray and an annoyance to adhere to, since I would prefer a more elegant dragon. I should probably try to design my own for once and make my own rules