Welcome to the Wyrm website
Wyrm /w3:m/ [also wurm] noun. a type of dragon with a long slender body, often able to breathe fire, with either none or four limbs but usually without wings. Derives from the Old Germanic Gewurm.
If you are looking for references to White Wolf's misrepresentation of the wyrm, or even Mark Fabi's novel ... then you've come to the right place to wipe away all your misconceptions! This site is dedicated to the legendary beast that is the dragon. Here you will discover the truth about these secretive and shy creatures, persecuted without reason to such an extent that they have to hide themselves away in the most remote areas of the earth ... such as Milton Keynes! You may also discover that these noble animals are now living right beside you, discovering a new way to be themselves through the freedom of the internet. I hope you enjoy your visit.
There has been a site on the Internet to Wyrm since 1995. Originally it was hosted on a shared server based in Aberystwyth University but moved to its own site in 1996. The Wayback Machine first archived it on December 30th 1996: wyrm.demon.co.uk.
The site was swapped to the wyrm.org.uk domain in 2001. The Wayback Machine first archived that on March 5th 2001: www.wyrm.org.uk.
The site was then incorporated into Wyrm Software in 2025.
Links to various Dragons' Pages
- An Instance of a Dragon
Wyrm - A Snapshot
Drakes are Dragons that don't have any wings (not male ducks or Elizabethan sailors) - it is still argued as to whether they were Dragons who lost their wings or that Dragons were Drakes that developed wings. Being a Fire Drake (and an ancient one at that) Wyrm can not only 'breath' fire but can assume any colour associated with that element (from charcoal black to white heat) depending on his state of mind at the time of course. Dietary wise, Wyrm will eat almost anything as long as it isn't spicy and is not covered in oozy stuff (you know, Tomato Ketchup, Salad Cream, that sort of thing)! He tends to draw the line at other Dragons, though if he ever finds a clutch of Dragons' eggs unguarded...
Wyrm is a Fire Drake - a very ancient race.
You can sometimes see him flicker as he moves from place to place.
Around about in Surrey is where he can be found,
but only if you're lucky 'cos he likes to move around!
His fiery looks and temper can fill you full of fear,
and when he's feeling hungry it's best to stay well clear!
He's very fond of cheesecake and everything that's sweet.
The most irascible old Dragon that you could ever meet!
Wyrm - Some Facts
Wyrm's Dragon Code is as follows:
DC2.DGmA+++!L700fW--T-PhlltCre'SksBflF~+++!R+++!Ac++NfS
J+++Fr+++!U+++!I++H++$M+O/V+++!Q---Tc+++E
This is a short-hand way of saying that Wyrm is a Male Dragon of ancient origins; 700 feet in length; serpentine and under-weight; has a head, two pairs of legs, and a tail; is fiery red in colour; is covered in scales; has a flame breath weapon; eats everything and has an insatiable appetite; is a real 100% dragon (not a virtual one); is on-line every day on a regular basis; is a child of fire; hasn't told many people of his true nature; likes a good laugh; has been active on the alt.fan.dragons newsgroup almost since it started; is well known in all areas; can be very irritable at times; is comfortably well off; is quite protective about his hoard; he has a mate to be; is positive that he has no offspring; has reached the top of his magical abilities; is immune to psionics; knows most things about computers and technology; and finally only accepts hugs from close friends (and his mate to be).
The image you have of Wyrm is very likely going to be different to others. Because of this, there is a section dedicated to how others envisage Wyrm to be like (both in pictures and in prose) - you might like to submit your own ideas.
A Dragon is most partial to munch
on a snack of a knight for his lunch
in tin they are clad
so they don't go bad
and the bones are quite nice to crunch!
Wyrm - Encounters with Dragons
So, you want to hang out in the same places that Wyrm (and many other large fire-breathing monsters ... and other Dragons) frequents? You must be mad!
The original place was the Usenet newsgroup alt.fan.dragons where you can take part in all manner of discussions (not necessarily about dragons). The implementation on Google Groups has been dropped but you can still find Usenet clients.
The second place that was frequented by dragons (and fruit bats, and foxes, and ...) was the #afd channel on the DALnet IRC service - you can chat on the actual site now so having a client is optional though mIRC is excellent.
The next place was the Alfandria MUCK where Wyrm used to be a Wizard. Unfortunately, it suffered a few system crashes and the data is apparently no longer available.
The last (but by no means the least) place was Social Media but the vibe just wasn't the same due to the limitations of Social Media. That said, there is a new alt.fan.dragons group on Facebook that you can join.
Pictures of Wyrmy!
Various pictorial impressions of how others see Wyrm.
Artist: Cerulean (Kevin Pease)
This was the first picture drawn by another of Wyrm. His spines aren't that prominent here, but it gives him a friendlier look I think.
Artist: Eozarth (Andrea Baldwin))
This was drawn as part of a range of plushie toys (Clothies) based on particular dragons. The web site has long since vanished - this being the only picture left that I can find. I may even make a plushie just like it at some point!
Artist: Malystryxx (Jana Hill))
This picture of Wyrm and Cuddly Dragon (a Suffolk Wyvern who inhabits the Aldandria MUCK) was drawn on request by Malystryxx. I think she's done a brilliant rendition of Wyrm - but then she is a brilliant artist.
How to draw Wyrm
There are a few elements of Wyrm that you probably ought to know before drawing him. Basically he is a Fire Drake which means that he can assume any colour that fire can (from Charcoal Black to White Heat). He is a very spiny dragon, with spines all down the length of his body and on his head. Wyrm is a Drake so does not have any wings. Other than that, it's your own personal interpretation of Wyrm that counts.
Have fun!