Celestial Dragons
Celestial Dragons are the World Nobles, also called Tenryuubito in the One Piece manga, who own branded slaves and claim to be descendants of the creators.
First mentionedCh. 497, p. 392 chapters reference it
Known from canon
8 factsBrook says the World Nobles are also called the Tenryuubito.
Hancock says the brand marks every slave owned by the World Nobles.
Saint Charlos sits atop a chained beaten slave as a Tenryuubito.
Spectators call attacking a Tenryuubito insane.
Nobles declare they are the descendants of the creators.
Hancock names the mark the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, crest of the Tenryuubito.
Saint Rosward is labeled a World Noble Celestial Dragon.
Onlookers shout that a Celestial Dragon has been murdered.
Still unknown
3 questionsWhat is the full history of how Celestial Dragons became rulers?
What connection exists between Celestial Dragons and the ancient weapons?
Why do Celestial Dragons live in Mariejois specifically?
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Timeline of mentions
6 key chapters- Brook names the Tenryuubito First mentionCh. 497, p. 3
- Charlos rides a slaveCh. 499, p. 8
- Nobles claim descent from creatorsCh. 503, p. 11
- Hancock describes slave brandCh. 521, p. 12
- Saint Rosward identified as Celestial DragonCh. 908, p. 5
- Crowd reacts to attack on CelestialCh. 1084, p. 13