Humanoids are often given the advice to not meddle in the affairs of dragons because they are quick to anger. This is good advice, but as long as dragons keep their thoughts on the gold earned from their highly profitable business affairs, they can control their tempers.
Beyond the many phenomenally successful security businesses, which suit dragon temperaments so well, there are other noteworthy careers.
A surprisingly popular dragon occupation is not so much historian as historical fiction writer. Dragon knowledge of the first days of the universe is unsurpassed, since they have existed throughout all of history. Unfortunately, dragons tend toward hyperbole and misdirection and it’s reflected in their writing. They are unlikely to tell the truth if an invented tale is more interesting. For instance, today’s dragons state that early dragons were the first true gods. This bold claim is not accepted by any other early universe scholars.
Unfortunately, the discrepancies in their books compared to generally accepted history are so large that dragon research is regarded as merely apocryphal. Biographies of their early heroes are considered more boast than actual history. Modern texts about an early golden era, where dragons slew all enemies and built castles from their burned bones, are considered as extremely exaggerated myth. However, these works are quite enjoyable to read as fiction and sell well in bookstores.
There are a few dragons that took up careers in the healing arts.
Healing dragons are quite special and revered. They are rare and mysterious. They accept requests for medical consultation and will act as healers on their own terms or not at all.
A healing dragon’s decision about whether to help a being seems very capricious to observers. Their acceptance criteria are quite puzzling at first glance, but in actuality it’s quite simple. Healing dragons have access to knowledge of the Creator of All’s plans for most beings in this universe. They integrate that knowledge with an extensive reading of the person’s soul and a mysterious dragon-specific reasoning of their own.
All dragons heal by re-arranging a patient’s energy molecules. There are more technical explanations for the process, but no explanation is more accurate. The healing manifests in ways unique to the patient, depending on their medical issue, the dragon’s judgment, and the universe’s plans.
If you’re interested in requesting a dragon’s services for healing, meditate to relax your subconscious. Then call to the dragon in your mind. Try to shift into alignment with it. Perhaps the dragon will appear, frolicking and diving across your mind’s eye. Thank the dragon and make your request. It may just be granted.
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Some dragons have gone into the entertainment business.
Although dragons no longer terrorize populations, they still like to keep their incredible physical skills honed. Consequently, they’ve set up very popular contests of strength and agility. They call their teams names like Diving Dragons, Lizard Flyers or Twisting Flames. They have turned their traditional agility games into lucrative moneymaking spectator sports. The dragons and their teams are just as popular as any human teams or players.
Finally, the most creative dragons have brilliantly re-imagined the concept of roller coasters and invented a whole new type of roller coaster.
Traditional roller coasters are still popular on many worlds. But dragons have moved several steps up from that simple concept, with much more thrilling rides called dragon coasters. The rides are so unique that humanoids come from all over the galaxies just for the experience.
Riders are strapped two by two onto the long back of a very large dragon. Then the dragon takes off, beating its powerful wings, flying high. You can hear the riders’ nervous squeals as anticipation rises. The dragon suddenly executes a series of flips, spirals and loop-de-loops high up in the air. It is terrifying and incredibly exciting at the same time. The dragon even belches hot flames so that the riders can enjoy being a bit smoky and scorched as they fly along.
The dragon plunges toward the ground amid even more terrified shrieks. It banks up at the last second to avoid an actual crash.
At a few of the larger entertainment complexes, there are two dragons that take off at the same time. They spiral around each other, emitting flames. They spiral faster and faster, adding loud roars and smoke to further shake up the users.
There is nothing as terrifying and entertaining, yet completely safe, anywhere else in the universe. It’s a high speed, wild, scream until you’re hoarse, fun time. It’s definitely not for small children.
Remember that dragons have advanced psychic powers, so they would know if there were any upcoming dangers and easily avoid them. There have been no fatalities or major incidents in the history of dragon coaster rides.
With such a variety of talents and business ideas, all of these clever dragon entrepreneurs have become valued members of society on many worlds. Dragons live close to their businesses, but continue to maintain their historical castles in remote medieval worlds. The dragons and surrounding townsfolk now live in peaceful coexistence instead of in conflict.
Dragons still have an aspect of grasping and acquisitiveness in their nature, and they probably always will. However, using their strong intelligence and unique abilities to integrate themselves more fully into modern society was ingenious. Their castle keeps and dungeons continue to fill with gold since the work they have chosen is very lucrative indeed. Fortunately for us all, these days dragons find working as members of the corporate world more fulfilling than being dragons of war and plunder.