Ignitus is a Fire Guardian dragon who appeared in The Legend of Spyro series. He is the leader of the four remaining Dragon Guardians and serves as a father-figure to Spyro, providing him with words of wisdom and leads him onto the right path, as well as teaching him about the element of fire.
Original Design (2006-2007)
Ignitus is a red dragon with dark red spots, light orange horns, and red-pink frills on his shoulders and behind his cheeks. He has dark red spines that grow from his head and trails down his back to the tip of his frilled tail. His wings are also dark red with light orange membranes and he has a scaley underbelly. A pair of frills grow from under his chin resembling a goatee. In the concept art, Ignitus has a visible clawmark on his left flank, which is absent in the final version of A New Beginning.
Dawn of the Dragon Design (2008)
Ignitus was given a major design overhaul in The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon by Étranges Libellules. He no longer has dark red spots on his body (though they are present in his concept art) and his back is pushed down more than his original design's, potentially giving Ignitus an oriental look. The top of his back is now dark red before blending down with his natural red body color.
Personality
“Ignitus is a Guardian Dragon Elder who was once a proud general-like figure, but is now grizzled and a little broken inside. He acts as a mentor to Spyro, guiding him and teaching him the ways of the world, while casting a careful eye on Spyro's well-being.”
—The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning website character description
Ignitus is often calm and collected but has been known to break out into fits of fury, using his fire ability to great effect; equally capable of warmth and rage. His faith in Spyro is utterly unwavering and he is a devout believer in the Ancestors, truly believing that Spyro's existence is nature's way of balancing itself against evil. Deep down, Ignitus is haunted by his past and blames himself for what happened to Spyro, Cynder and the Dragon race. He carries on that shame, resentment and guilt throughout the series, seeking to redeem himself.
Ignitus is the most dedicated of the Dragon Guardians. Despite being leader, he keeps his distance. However when the time comes, he is only too glad to enlighten others and stoke the embers of hope and stand in the face of fire that others might burn even brighter.
Even in the darkest of times, hope can illuminate the path. This deep, measured voice can guide you through tales of courage and challenge, turning the tides of any story with its compelling and authoritative delivery.
