The name Ryder means messenger. He is the first in a series of dragons inspired by the planets in our solar system and the gods they were named after. (I am a big science and history geek so this idea appealed to me.) Mercury was messenger of the gods and as such I made him sleek and streamlined with huge wings. Technically he is a wyvern. As his objective would be speed, I though this was appropriate. I love how bright the red is in contrast to the rocky gray (like the planet mercury). I created him in a continuous manner so there is less sewing involved. I would rate him as an intermediate to advanced project. All in all he is a lovely little dragon.