Draik

Draik Facts

Pronounced: drake

Plural: Draiks

Discovered: 25th June 2002

Species Day: 9th September

Native Land: Meridell

The Draik is a scaly Neopet that walks on two clawed feet. It is easily recognisable by its large ears (which are split into two parts, a little like those of the Acara), the whiskers sprouting from near its nostrils, and its wide wings. It has spiky ridges along its spine that reach down its long tail. It is a medium sized Neopet.

Draiks originally come from the kingdom of Meridell. Although there are morphing and transmogrification potions that can produce a Draik, they traditionally come from the enormous eggs that are found in dark, secluded places in their homeland. These eggs must be hatched at the Draiks' Nest, a secret place whose location has been passed down among Draiks for many years. Unfortunately, many in Meridell don't know the source of these huge eggs and only think that they would make a mountain of delicious omelettes... so if you see a Draik Egg in the Merifoods Shop, best to snap it up before it becomes someone's dinner!

Draiks are accomplished fliers who love to do aerial tricks and stunts. They like adventure, and quickly become bored with a quiet life. Wandering around Neopia, you may often see Draiks flying to and from Mystery Island for a bit of exploration. They are imaginative pets, and if left with nothing to do may end up play-fighting with imaginary enemies and plush toys.

The Draik was officially introduced to Neopians on the 25th day of Relaxing, Year Four (known outside Neopia as June 25th, 2002). Its name is similar to several older English words for the mythical creature we now know as the dragon. It was originally planned for this pet to be obtainable from the Creation Centre, and the first batch of Draiks was indeed released in this way. This is why, to this day, players refer to this pet as being Limited Edition rather than Restricted. However, the first Draik Eggs were sold on the 4th day of Gathering, less than three months later, and Draiks have hatched from them ever since. Their design has barely changed at all, going through only one redraw (in Year Nine).

Old Draik

Draik Trivia

A malfunction in the program used to release LE pets led to a small number of Draiks being createable on Draik Day, Year 11. The uproar over this has never quite died down, and despite TNT's assurance that they would do everything possible to make sure this glitch never happened again, hordes of Neopians will probably stalk the Creation Centre on Draik Day for many years to come.

A Few Famous Draiks

Miles is the intellectual Draik who runs the Wheel of Knowledge. His charming smile entices many Neopians into spending 400 NP on a daily spin.
Swordsmaster Talek is an expert in Maraquan weapons, and a military officer for King Kelpbeard. He made a name for himself during the underwater city's clash with the pirates.
Valrigard was once a knight of Meridell, but was erroneously accused of a weighty crime and imprisoned in the castle dungeons. You can find him in Escape from Meridell Castle, apparently not bothering to wait for a lawyer.
Altador Cup fans can cheer for Draik player Luvea Trivon (Team Lost Desert). Older fans might remember Cawley Embith (Team Altador).